When looking for a host, many webmasters are tempted to pick any provider so long as the features, price, and support are right. While this is all well and good, there is one factor customers often overlook: location. That’s right. Your host’s location actually makes a difference- the closer its …
Read More »Need for IPv6 Switch Stressed as IPv4 Addresses Run Out
Several days ago, the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) sent a letter out to many web hosts and Internet service providers warning about the depletion of IPv4 addresses. It states that if these organizations don’t reduce their usage, IPV4 addresses will run out in two years. Previous reports had …
Read More »Apache Turns Ten
Last month the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) celebrated its 10th anniversary. Apache is the underlying web server technology that powers most of the world’s web sites. According to Netcraft, 49.95% of web sites run on servers powered by Apache. The second closest web server technology belongs to Microsoft at 29.27%. …
Read More »The Truth About "Unlimited" Web Hosting
From time to time, I’ll come across a web host offering unlimited space, no bandwidth caps, or both. These hosts claim that for a low monthly price, often under £10, you can use all the storage and data transfer you want. Other hosts might not be so audacious as to …
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