Re^4: WEB host for Perl/CGI based site

Thanks a lot mischief,
Actually couple more questions.
Let's say for the beginning I start using yahoo or some other small business-like hosting to see if I get traffic at all.
Am I right that I do not need to do web server installation and will I be able to create my directory configuration?
Also could I run my Perl/CGI script there like I do at my home and will I be able to work remotely with my scripts and data files there?
In other words I do not need their software, web creator, etc. I need to do it on my own. The only thing I need is a server and flexibility.

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Re^5: WEB host for Perl/CGI based site by hangon (Deacon) on Jan 17, 2008 at 13:34 UTC
To start off, you might want to look at Virtual Dedicated Servers aka Virtual Private Servers. They are inexpensive compared to dedicated servers, but more secure than virtual hosts (assuming you don't do something dumb). Typically you will get root access, basic webserver apps preinstalled, and the ability to install your own apps. Like others have said, the hosting company will have access, but you will have better control than with virtual hosts like Yahoo etc. Update: added links	[reply]
Re^5: WEB host for Perl/CGI based site by mr_mischief (Monsignor) on Jan 17, 2008 at 16:04 UTC
One problem you'll run into on many shared hosting plans is ulimits. It's not just that they'll get upset and cancel your account for using 1 GB of RAM. It's that a single Apache process might not be allowed more than, for example, 128 MB. As for specifically Yahoo, I wouldn't know anything about hosting with them. I've never used them nor seriously considered using them for hosting. I have had an email account there since about 1994 or 1995, but I've never used them for anything business-related (besides the odd chance that I'd use their IM system to contact a business associate).	[reply]