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    Spill those stories...

    Just like the previous thread over at LET, spill the "best of's" you've had over the years from your career in the industry :)
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

      Thanks for the suggestion! I've added the additional IOPing commands, but for the sake of keeping the tutorial simple I've left out FIO - great suggestion though! :)
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

    Supported OS GNU/Linux GNU/HURD Windows OS X FreeBSD DragonFlyBSD See https://code.google.com/p/ioping/ :)
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

    If you do, I'll definitely throw it up in the thread if it's alright with you :)
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    LowEndTalkin' - LET is back - sort off - check it out!

    ...too...many...different...forums... D:
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    What providers do you use?

    As per my sig: BuyVM, Ramnode, and ServerDragon are my favorites. :) I've also got a CVPS 2GB yearly (which I probably won't be renewing, due to lack of use), a Provision Host yearly box, and a few other misc ones.
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    Anyone try out Namecheap's dedicated line yet?

    I got an email a couple of days ago from Namecheap about their dedicated server launch.
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    Starting a hosting company

      Make sure you have a solid plan in place, and as much as I don't like to say it: have an exit strategy. There's nothing worse than having a few dozen paying customers that aren't cutting it and shutting your doors while leaving them in the dark. I've seen it happen in the past, and I'm sure...
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

      Glad you like it! I'm not intending for it to be overly bloated with complex ways of testing your server, just the basics :)
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    Starting a hosting company

    A few pieces of general advice from me would be: Learn from your mistakes. Have very clear policies (TOS/AUP) from the start. Don't launch until you're completely ready - this includes the full website, billing system, etc. Don't plan on being profitable immediately. Have adequate funds ready...
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    Name.com is down showing apache server test page!?!

    Same IP Pinging name.com [4.79.81.148] with 32 bytes of data:
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

    Added! Thanks :)
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    Quick Reply Edit Post Feature Broken?

    ^ I'm having this issue too. Edit: It's quite spotty. It works, then doesn't.
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    [Simple] Testing Server Performance

    So you just got the setup email for the impulsive purchase you just couldn't resist. What next? ____________________________________________________________________________________________ One of the simplest ways to test network and I/O speeds is with the FreeVPS.us benchmark script! wget...
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    Which Mobile OS Rules?

    I personally prefer iOS due to it's sleekness and responsiveness, but I don't mind Android.
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    Kickstarter - What's the neatest startup you've put/been tempted to put money towards?

    The title says it all! Of course with Kickstarter and the various other ways to crowd fund, there are thousands of 'meh' startups/projects with the odd good one. I killed half an hour last night browsing, but I was wondering... Have any of you came across any projects that you have (or been...
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    ShoveHost VPS - $30/year 256MB RAM, 25GB Disk, 250GB Monthly Bandwidth

    I'm just going to throw it out there that ever since the ban over on LET, I've noticed that Michael's maturity level has increased. Keep it up!
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