On Tue, 26 Jun 2012, V G wrote: > On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Sergey Dryga wrote: > >> There are plenty of dedicated hosting options. >> > > No matter what option I choose, SOMEONE will have access to servers and > it's not in my control. Yes but not all server solutions are the same. If you run a dedicated=20 server you can didcate how the physical machine is setup, what software is= =20 running on it and how that software is configured, If you are looking at a= =20 shared (run of the mill standard cheap service) you will be greatly=20 restricted to doing things the way the service provider wants to do it. He= =20 is not going to want you to be able to lock him out of his machine, he is=20 going to want some way of ensuring you use the machine in a legal way=20 which is not going to come back on him. Someone having access to a server=20 does not mean he can easily compromise your data. It's like have a car in=20 your drive. Anyone passing by might be able to look at it and touch it but= =20 if your install the proper alarm system and disabling unit he wont be able= =20 to use it. In conclusion a dedicated server can be locked down and made infiniately=20 more secure than a shared server. You need to look at what providers are=20 available and what they offer you. Also some of these providers would=20 actually give you better physical security than if you housed the server=20 in your own home - think 24/7 security guards with restricted access to=20 the server rooms. Regards Sergio Masci --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .