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Geek Culture / I am looking for free or cheap webhost

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JimB
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:07
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Can anyone recomend a good free or cheap webhost?
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spooky
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:35
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Just use the search box at bottom left of page and look for 'hosting'. Same question is asked over and over again and it's getting quite boring.

Happy Christmas.

Boo!
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BatVink
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:40
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In a word, No. "Good" and "Free" or "Cheap" don't go together in my experience. I've used various hosts, and found that anything less than £60 / year isn't worth the hassle. Then again, £60 may be what you consider cheap, and if it is I would recommend United Hosting (http://www.unitedhosting.co.uk)

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JimB
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:47
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Quote: "Just use the search box at bottom left of page and look for 'hosting'. Same question is asked over and over again and it's getting quite boring."


Sorry for boring you spooky anyway thanks for your help.
A merry Christmas to you
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Fallout
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:49
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If you're in the UK, try MyQth. Decent price, lots of space, lots of bandwidth, all the dynamic stuff you will need, very reliable.

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JimB
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Yes at £60 per year I would say thats reasonable,thanks for the link.
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JimB
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 13:54
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Fallout
Yes I'm in the U.K,and that host looks good thanks a lot.
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Nicholas Thompson
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 22:14
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I use supanames and they've been pretty reliable for me...

Commercially, the sites I'm in charge of run with Rackspace - they're DAMN good


http://forum.antiblog.com
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alex 1337
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2005 22:37
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I can give u a subdomain for my site if you want. I charge 1 dollar a moth. something.snetstudios.com Payment through paypal. Email me if u want more info.
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JimB
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 19:31
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Thanks guys I've got few to look into.
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Undercover Steve
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2005 20:30
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http://surpasshosting.com


We have fallen Into an abyss! Dear God captian! There all Bars.
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Sillybear
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Posted: 25th Dec 2005 20:50 Edited at: 25th Dec 2005 21:40
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goto
www.sillysoftwaregames.com then click on my Banner



[url=http://www.sillysoftwaregames.com ] http://www.sillysoftwaregames.com [/url]
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Darkbasic MADPSP
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Posted: 27th Dec 2005 21:41 Edited at: 27th Dec 2005 21:43
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Posting a link to an affilate link is that allowed? i got noob slapped for having an affilate link

But i use gameserveruk.com for webhosting register your tgc and it's all 5 pound a month (That includes a domain)

Experienced DB http://www.greatgames3d.com (work in progress site)
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Bloodeath 6 6 6
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 00:27
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THE BEST EVER IS [href]www.frihost.com[/href]
its free...
but you need 5 qualifying posts on the forums
websites have no ads on them
Example *my website* [href]www.gamecreator.frih.net[/href]

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Zedane
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 05:45
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x10hosting.com

2500 MEG, and free. The only downside being that you have to "apply" for the hosting, so that they can check that you can spell. Also that they seem to have SQL problems (2 times it has happened, in 2 months), but thats going to be fixed soon.


around here.. normal's just a setting on a hair dryer
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Torsten Sorensen
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 07:11
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Globat.com is a very good host, with an easy control panel.

Ben 'N Torstens Stuff
Free 3D games.
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Frozen Flame
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 08:02
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be sure to look into my hosting too.
http://www.galekus.com/viewpage.php?page_id=19
Cheap. Starting at 1 dollar. Which is pretty good if you want to start out slow and not waiste money.

Ill just post what you get so you dont have to click if you dont want to.
All hosting packages include:
- Free Subdomain: http://www.yoursitename.galekus.com
- cPanel 10
- Fantastico
- Frontpage Extensions
- Shell Access
- CGI support
- PHP Support
- Unlimited FTP accounts
- Unlimited Email accounts
- Unlimited MySQL Databases
- Unlimited Addon Domains
- Unlimited Parked Domains


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Hawkeye
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 15:29
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/me uses www.1and1.com


I am but mad north north-west; when the wind is southerly I know a hawk from a handsaw - Hamlet, Hamlet
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Josh
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 15:49
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@ JimB

I'm in the middle of setting up a web host especially for indie game developers, I'm pretty cheap and I am currently having various services developed for me which will become available to you for FREE when they have been completed. These services are going to make your life a hell of a lot easier as an indie game developer.

Anyways if you're interested chat to me;

* MSN >> stuffitall [at] hotmail.com
* YIM >> joshcoleuk
* Email >> joshcoleuk@yahoo.co.uk

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Bloodeath 6 6 6
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Posted: 28th Dec 2005 19:44
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you guys are missing out frihost is best

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Gowmars
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Posted: 29th Dec 2005 01:21
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I agree with Hawkeye. www.1and1.com


http://gowgames.proboards20.com
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ThinkDigital
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Posted: 29th Dec 2005 01:25
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www.pagesgarden.com


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Dog
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Posted: 29th Dec 2005 01:28 Edited at: 29th Dec 2005 01:35
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Hello,

What do you consider as cheap?


http://www.webzsphere.com
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Dog
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Posted: 29th Dec 2005 01:33
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I should have asked what services you need along with required storage and bandwith. Have a great day!


http://www.webzsphere.com
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Josh
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Posted: 29th Dec 2005 01:42
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@ Dog:

If that question was aimed at me here is my answer:

The services I plan to offer will make the lives of indie game developers much, much easier. Obviously I can't go and blurt out all of my ideas and plans because that would be idiotic on my part. And if $0.99 / Month PLUS unlimited use of FREE services isn't cheap I don't know what is!

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PowerSoft
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Posted: 30th Dec 2005 09:11
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http://byethost.com

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JimB
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 00:14
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Thanks again for all the useful links and a Happy New Year to all.
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dab
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 00:37 Edited at: 1st Jan 2006 00:39
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madmanhosting.tk

1 gig of space
(like $2.50 per any extra gigs check website for exact price)
No Bandwidth Restrictions
FTP access
Free ($0.00 unless paying for extra space)
Also, PHP, cgi service soon. (not sure how soon though)
Very good service, I use it.


For free hosting Visit MadmANHOSTING.tk
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RegenProZ
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 00:41 Edited at: 1st Jan 2006 00:41
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Hi, I am a pretty experianced webhoster, first off, 1 and 1 is rubbish, they pay to be no: #1 at the top of every webpage of every review...thats cheating.

Secondly, Have you not tried mine? (http://www.mgsolids.com)

If you like I can give you a free trial, no strings attached, well anyway have fun with whoever your with.

Happy New Year to you to.

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Undercover Steve
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 04:06
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1 and 1 may pay to be good, but they actually are. Not completely good, but better than mgsolids 100%..

We have fallen Into an abyss! Dear God captian! There all Bars.
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Frozen Flame
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 05:00 Edited at: 1st Jan 2006 05:00
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Well my deals wernt all that great. And actually i have come up with something new. Very cheap and i hope your interested...


it is 5 dollars. A YEAR!
200mb webspace and 4gb bandwidth limit every month. no additional charge.

Its a feature included in becoming a Galekus Gold Member.

http://www.galekus.com

This goes for everyone. 5$ a year to become a gold member..


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Les Horribres
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Posted: 1st Jan 2006 05:35
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Google is your friend

A Free Guide
Alot have buyable space/bandwith


But as for free hosts, I prefer
http://www.freewebtown.com/

2 Gig Per month, and 250MB, PHP and to have their mysql databases, and best of all, no ads. Don't use it as much anymore, managing websites is tedious.

Merranvo, Teh S \/|03|2 7I<><>I3
Anti-Noob Justice League, what's that?
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