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On 12/28/2010 12:48 PM, Marc Tompkins wrote:
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<div>Most of the hosting companies I've investigated
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Ah yes - that's what it was. To use Django (or most other
frameworks) you need some processes to be running more or less
constantly, as opposed to in a CGI context. Your typical shared
Webhosting service is sharing a single machine or VM with lots of
other customers; they can't allow long-running processes or the
whole thing would grind to a halt. I have no idea how Webfaction
manages it, especially with a starting price of $5.50/month - it's
very tempting...<br>
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For the time being I'm not looking to move any sites over - but if
the need arises again, Webfaction will be the first place I check
out. <br>
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Actually, my own website is a few years overdue for a facelift -
maybe I'll dump Joomla for Django. Perhaps then I'd actually be
interested enough to maintain the damn thing.<br>
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Webfaction supports long processes and that is why they are the
largest Django hosting site. They support a ton of software, too.
SVN, Trac are two I use.<br>
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I've been with them at least 3 years and I find their cost amazing
for what I get! Their documentation, support and forums are about
the best I've seen.<br>
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<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Jeff
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Jeff Johnson
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