Posted in Free Web Hosting / *FREE WEB HOSTING REQUESTS / FREE WEB HOSTING : NEW ACCOUNT..
Author: Analyst Total-Replies: 1

I would like to request free web hosting from Astahost.
Please find my application below.

* Your Registered Domain Name or Desired Astahost Subdomain Name:
o analyst.astahost.com

* Account Username:
o analyst

* Introduction:
o Hobbies: 3D Development - not games especially)
Interests: Work -Business Process Analysis

* Email Address:
o ghooton@gmail.com

* Age:
o 52

* Country Where I Live:
o New Zealand

* My Websites Theme:
o Business Oriented Analysis and Programming

* Reason I Chose Astahost:
o comprehensive features on free site, like the concept of "earning" the right

* How I Found Astahost:
o Google

* My Previous Host:
o none

* Reason For Leaving My Previous Host:
o none

* Desired Hosting Package:
o #1: Starter Package

* Additional Comments:
o Not Applicable


I have read, understand, accept, and agree with the Terms Of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and The Forum Rules:
YES, I Agree!

Thank You,
Analyst

Posted in Free Web Hosting / *FREE WEB HOSTING REQUESTS / FREE WEB HOSTING : NEW ACCOUNT..
Author: aught5 Total-Replies: 1

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I would like to request free web hosting from Astahost.
Please find my application below.

1. Your Registered Domain Name or Desired Astahost Subdomain Name:
   
   
   1. todd-wheeler.astahost.com
      
   
   
   
2. Account Username:
   
   
   1. aught5
      
   
   
   
3. Introduction:
   
   
   1. I was a computer analyst for many years, learned a number of programming languages but mostly Microsoft related technologies. I'm onto a new career but want to learn some new web development skills to keep sharp. PHP seems to be very robust and I hope to contribute to the technical forums as I gain experience with it.
      
   
   
   
4. Email Address:
   
   
   1. wheeler_t@hotmail.com
      
   
   
   
5. Age:
   
   
   1. 39
      
   
   
   
6. Country Where I Live:
   
   
   1. US
      
   
   
   
7. My Websites Theme:
   
   
   1. Fiction Writing
      
   
   
   
8. Reason I Chose Astahost:
   
   
   1. Best ad-free host available.
      
   
   
   
9. How I Found Astahost:
   
   
   1. Free sites list via Google
      
   
   
   
10. My Previous Host:
    
    
    1. Not Applicable
       
    
    
    
11. Reason For Leaving My Previous Host:
    
    
    1. Not Applicable
       
    
    
    
12. Desired Hosting Package:
    
    
    1. #1: Starter Package
       
    
    
    
13. Additional Comments:
    
    
    1. Not Applicable
       
    
    

I have read, understand, accept, and agree with the Terms Of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and The Forum Rules:
YES, I Agree!

Thank You,
Aught5

Posted in Free Web Hosting / *FREE WEB HOSTING REQUESTS / FREE WEB HOSTING : NEW ACCOUNT..
Author: Doveshire Designs Total-Replies: 1

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I would like to request free web hosting from Astahost.
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1. Your Registered Domain Name or Desired Astahost Subdomain Name:
   
   
   1. www.doveshiredesigns.com
      
   
   
   
2. Account Username:
   
   
   1. DsD
      
   
   
   
3. Introduction:
   
   
   1. My family -- granddaughters, daughter, and myself make and sell Premium quality jewelry.
      
      I was a Senior Comp. Programmer and Analyst. I started working with computers back in 1964. I wired EAM equipment and used punch cards. This was pre DOS and OS.
      
      I had to go on disability a few years ago. The stress was getting to be too much for me.
      
      This is why I am starting this new business.
      
   
   
   
4. Email Address:
   
   
   1. doveshiredesigns@yahoo.com
      
   
   
   
5. Age:
   
   
   1. 61
      
   
   
   
6. Country Where I Live:
   
   
   1. United States
      
   
   
   
7. My Websites Theme:
   
   
   1. Jewelry
      
   
   
   
8. Reason I Chose Astahost:
   
   
   1. Free site
      
   
   
   
9. How I Found Astahost:
   
   
   1. Friend
      
   
   
   
10. My Previous Host:
    
    
    1. None
       
    
    
    
11. Reason For Leaving My Previous Host:
    
    
    1. None
       
    
    
    
12. Desired Hosting Package:
    
    
    1. #2: Regular Package
       
    
    
    
13. Additional Comments:
    
    
    1. This is to be a business site, for selling the jewelry we make.
       
    
    

I have read, understand, accept, and agree with the Terms Of Service, Acceptable Use Policy, and The Forum Rules:
YES, I Agree!

Thank You,
Doveshire Designs

Posted in Computers & Tech / Software / Freeware
Author: tarun Total-Replies: 15

Other than Open Source projects, Free versions of software mostly for individual users. Those companies make their revenue from corporate licences.
By offering software free to people, they develop goodwill and are accredited with philanthrophy as well as provide a sample for corporates to look at.
Ex- AVG Antivirus

Some sofwares have been developed by individual/small groups of people and in that case people distribute it free and ask ppl to donate to their site.
Ex- Easycleaner and spybot

Some companies provide free services and generate revenue from ads hosted on their websites or in their software.
Ex (ad in service) - Gmail, google, hotmail
Ex (ad on program) - Opera Webbrowser

Note: The open source movement has different ideals and motivation.

* People like Bill Gates (aka satan) charge 3rd world countries abt 150$ for xp home but sell it to US university students at 10$.
M$ is now releasing 'XP Starter Edition' in Asia for us to waste our money on.

Posted in Computers & Tech / Programming / Scripting
Author: seec77 Total-Replies: 8

RoR has really captured a great internet presence lately. Even though it might not be that wide-spread yet (especially with hosting solutions), it really seems promising. While trying to build a website for my band, I tried lots of PHP frameworks, eventually settling on greatly modifying/expanding phpBB, which worked, but wasn't that good. Even with the phpBB-based site faltering around (on my localhost), I was really starting to think about betraying PHP and trying out RoR...
Then yesterday, all of a sudden, I discovered the gem that is Drupal. It is just great! I think it measures up to (what I've read about) RoR. It's design and is simply amazing! It might be more specific than RoR, but it is exactly what I need.
Besides, I didn't really want to start messing around with learning Ruby, and then with installing mod_ruby (or using CGI, whatever) on my webserver. I like PHP.

Directed at anyone with experience in using RoR:
What advantages has RoR got in respect to Drupal (and I'm talking about the purpose of building a website)?