I use linode as well, and have been very pleased with them. I'm not a linux= expert, but was able to get up and running fairly quickly. On Aug 30, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Adam Field wrote: > On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM, Glen Wiley wrote: >> I use linode to run a few virtual servers. It is very nice because you = get full control of the box (you are root, you manage the platform.) >>=20 >> www.linode.com >>=20 >> It costs $20/month for 200GB transfer, 20GB HDD. >>=20 >=20 > I'll second the linode recommendation. The control panel works very > well, and they have a lot of graphing and monitoring services. You > have your choice of a bunch of Linux distros - I use Gentoo. If you're > comfortable setting up your own Linux box, you can't beat a VPS for > the flexibility it gives you. Install the database you want, use the > http server you want, use a custom/bleeding edge php version / > extensions. > --=20 > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >=20 Chris Smolinski Black Cat Systems http://www.blackcatsystems.com --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .