Really free webhosting - 500MB

[lao_V]

I know this has been offered many times before but in most cases it has not been really 'free'.

So here I am, offering my services to you - free of charge in every imaginable way.

500MB of webspace
500MB bandwidth per month

For more details please visit http://www.vmhost.co.uk

Proud to be using Ubuntu Hoary as the server OS

[jdong]

Cool, I'm impressed :)

Though I gotta warn ya, your 256Kb upload will be squashed in no time ;)


Can I set up a Backports mirror on it? (j/k ;) )

[lao_V]

I know the speed is pretty slow but its the best I can offer at the moment.

I had already setup the mirror for ubuntu release on it last week but as you know, the d/l speed was pretty slow so had to remove it.

If anyone is interested in putting any small files (scripts etc) that they would like to share with fellow ubuntu users here then they are most welcome

[Kvark]

256kbps upload... damn, thats really slow for a server. I got 10Mbps upload on my home pipe. Too bad it's strictly for normal home useage only, like all other home broadband deals, so I'd lose the connection if I put up a server.

How come the pipe is that thin? Is it a home connection? If so did you double check if you are allowed to offer services through it?

[KrisDwyer]

I know this has been offered many times before but in most cases it has not been really 'free'.

So here I am, offering my services to you - free of charge in every imaginable way.

500MB of webspace
500MB bandwidth per month

For more details please visit http://www.vmhost.co.uk

Proud to be using Ubuntu Hoary as the server OS
do you offer php and mysql?

[lao_V]

How come the pipe is that thin? Is it a home connection? If so did you double check if you are allowed to offer services through it?

Yes, I've checked with the ISP and I'm allowed to have a server offering services. In any case, I'm not making any income out of it.

[lao_V]

do you offer php and mysql?

Yes, both are available along with phpmyadmin.

[DirtDawg]

Man! Really, really cool thing to offer. I actually just tagged a domain name and host earlier today (for a princely sum, of course), but I wanted you to know you're offer does not go unappreciated. I love open-source people!




Love 'em!

[KrisDwyer]

Yes, both are available along with phpmyadmin.
you have the best deal i know on the net!! Thank u so much!

[lao_V]

you have the best deal i know on the net!! Thank u so much!

Thanks for the compliment. So have you signed up yet? :-)

[lao_V]

Man! Really, really cool thing to offer. I actually just tagged a domain name and host earlier today (for a princely sum, of course), but I wanted you to know you're offer does not go unappreciated. I love open-source people!




Love 'em!

Thanks DirtDawg!

[KrisDwyer]

Thanks for the compliment. So have you signed up yet? :-)
will be doing so as soon as i get home from tafe

[KrisDwyer]

Thanks for the compliment. So have you signed up yet? :-)
dude, is there anyway u can offer us subdomains... e.g username.vm-host.co.uk??? u will get more members that way as i do not have a domain...

[lao_V]

dude, is there anyway u can offer us subdomains... e.g username.vm-host.co.uk??? u will get more members that way as i do not have a domain...

Hi Kris,

I have thought about providing this feature but haven't figured out a way of giving access to the control panel and other management features using the current VHCS control panel. Once I figure it out, I will make it available.

Anyway, I know .co.uk domains may not be for everyone but in the UK they are extremely cheap (3GBP per year).

[KrisDwyer]

Hi Kris,

I have thought about providing this feature but haven't figured out a way of giving access to the control panel and other management features using the current VHCS control panel. Once I figure it out, I will make it available.

Anyway, I know .co.uk domains may not be for everyone but in the UK they are extremely cheap (3GBP per year).
Get in touch when u figure it out :)

[apachesoul]

Hi Kris,

I have thought about providing this feature but haven't figured out a way of giving access to the control panel and other management features using the current VHCS control panel. Once I figure it out, I will make it available.

Anyway, I know .co.uk domains may not be for everyone but in the UK they are extremely cheap (3GBP per year).

If you one day decide to close this host ?? Can you guarantee that this server will be online everytime?

[lao_V]

If you one day decide to close this host ?? Can you guarantee that this server will be online everytime?

I believe your question is answered here (http://www.vmhost.co.uk/site/?q=node/13)

[lao_V]

Get in touch when u figure it out :)

Eureka!!! I have figured it out. The site has been updated. Check it out...
http://www.vmhost.co.uk

[KrisDwyer]

Eureka!!! I have figured it out. The site has been updated. Check it out...
http://www.vmhost.co.uk
Good work man! I have signed up accordingly :)

[wake-kitty]

omg! its better than other paid host! very nice service! hope it will be up for long. keep it up!!!! \\:D/

[KrisDwyer]

omg! its better than other paid host! very nice service! hope it will be up for long. keep it up!!!! \\:D/
one small problem man... i got the following when i tried to log into my account using an ftp account i made in the cp:

Looking up devolution.vmhost.co.uk
Trying 82-44-149-42.cable.ubr01.haye.blueyonder.co.uk:21
Connected to devolution.vmhost.co.uk:21
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (sheep) [192.168.123.100]
USER kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk

331 Password required for kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk.
PASS xxxx
230 User kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk logged in.
SYST

215 UNIX Type: L8
TYPE I

200 Type set to I
PWD

257 "/" is current directory.
Loading directory listing / from server (LC_TIME=en_AU.UTF-8)
PASV

227 Entering Passive Mode (192,168,123,100,162,84).
Cannot create a data connection: No route to host
Disconnecting from site devolution.vmhost.co.uk

Any Help Dude?

[lao_V]

one small problem man... i got the following when i tried to log into my account using an ftp account i made in the cp:

Looking up devolution.vmhost.co.uk
Trying 82-44-149-42.cable.ubr01.haye.blueyonder.co.uk:21
Connected to devolution.vmhost.co.uk:21
220 ProFTPD 1.2.10 Server (sheep) [192.168.123.100]
USER kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk

331 Password required for kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk.
PASS xxxx
230 User kris@devolution.vmhost.co.uk logged in.
SYST

215 UNIX Type: L8
TYPE I

200 Type set to I
PWD

257 "/" is current directory.
Loading directory listing / from server (LC_TIME=en_AU.UTF-8)
PASV

227 Entering Passive Mode (192,168,123,100,162,84).
Cannot create a data connection: No route to host
Disconnecting from site devolution.vmhost.co.uk

Any Help Dude?

Hi Kris,

You need to disable the passive mode feature on your FTP client software.

Can I encourage you in using the Forum on the site and/or the ticket system in your control panel for any issues?

Thanks

[KrisDwyer]

Hi Kris,

You need to disable the passive mode feature on your FTP client software.

Can I encourage you in using the Forum on the site and/or the ticket system in your control panel for any issues?

Thanks
sure no probs

[zi99y]

can't access this site, is it dead? bah missed my chance.....

[simon_is_learning]

Sites seems very, very offline.

I'm interessted so I hope it will be up and running soon.

[simone.brunozzi]

The site is definitively dead.

Maybe it's better to lock this topic??

Cheers,

[Swiss]

It is very dead. Indeed.