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Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« on: January 23, 2011, 01:43:34 PM »
I'm looking for a cheap VPS for file hosting, which means it will need a large disc space (~30GB) and bandwidth (300~500GB).

Preferably the RAM would be 512, but >256 would be good enough.

Preferably hosted in north america.

cost estimate is 60~80 CAD per year.

Any ideas?

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 01:53:00 PM »
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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 02:28:41 PM »
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cost estimate is 60~80 CAD per year.

...This made me laugh.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 02:46:51 PM »
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Dropbox offers a great solution for file hosting. Use this link to get an extra 256MB
too bad i need webserver + python on it too. Or else it would be pretty awesome.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 03:48:30 PM »
Let's be realistic, you're NEVER going to find a VPS that offers that for that much per YEAR. Maybe per month.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 03:56:27 PM »
Found one. I'm looking at alternatives now. Inportb is telling to go for it though.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 04:03:35 PM »
A few years ago I bought a cheap as chips VPS for a private proxy.

The company I used was Hostlatch but when I Googled them it seems they have rebranded the the prices are a  little higher.

http://gigevps.net/vps.php

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 04:50:37 PM »
A few years ago I bought a cheap as chips VPS for a private proxy.

The company I used was Hostlatch but when I Googled them it seems they have rebranded the the prices are a  little higher.

http://gigevps.net/vps.php

Errr wtf? You own a web-host selling VPS, but you advertise someone else? :S

Newb lol  :D

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 05:18:36 PM »
@krissyafc: I think CDDHosting was recommending a package that fits (or used to fit) OP's price and technical specifications. CDDHosting is indeed in the VPS business, but it's probably more "premium" service than what OP wants. I don't call newb on that; I applaud the courtesy.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 06:36:12 PM »
So, doesn't matter how premium it is, you pitch it differently.

It's business. You always try to get your way.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 07:41:32 PM »
So, doesn't matter how premium it is, you pitch it differently.

It's business. You always try to get your way.

Not if you are trying to build trust.

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 08:16:44 PM »
So, doesn't matter how premium it is, you pitch it differently.

It's business. You always try to get your way.
Not if you are trying to build trust.

Hm... now I know who not to do business with :D

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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 08:20:24 PM »
Actually I've even had banks recommend another bank over there own before, trust in business is far more important unless yo a fly by night scammer. If people trust you, they'll look to do business with you in the future!
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Re: Cheap VPS for file hosting?
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2011, 04:44:55 PM »
going off topic I think here now.