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Unless you've been living in a hole in the ground, chances are you've heard about (and probably participated in heated debates discussing) Web hosting overselling over the past couple of years. However, one aspect of overselling is rarely discussed: the long-term effects on the Web hosting industry.
This is often not realized, but any trend has a long-term effect on something. In this case, how does overselling affect the Web hosting industry a year from now? 2 years? 5 years? This is what I hope to shed some light on.
EasyCGI used to be something of a rarity among web hosting providers, offering Windows Server hosting exclusively. This changed last month, when the company started offering Linux Virtual Private Server (VPS) plans. We contacted Mr. Ted Beckwith, Vice President of EasyCGI, to ask him a few questions about the company's decision to expand into Linux territory.
Google will allow web developers to load popular JavaScript libraries for their web apps from the company's global server network. Currently the following frameworks are supported: jQuery, Prototype, script.aculo.us, MooTools, and dojo; this selection covers the most popular JavaScript libraries.
Today is Earth Day, and the occasion is perfect to remind everyone that you can do your part to keep the planet nice and clean by choosing the right "green" hosting provider.
A web server, like any electrical appliance, is an indirect source of pollution. Rising eco-awareness is making many web hosting companies to go green and offer environment-friendly services to their customers. Some providers are completely powered by renewable energy sources that they own and operate, like solar and wind. Others buy electricity that is generated by utilities that offer a “green” option of electricity, generated through solar, wind, bio mass, or hydroelectric. Still others do not use electricity from alternative sources directly, but instead purchase credits that offset their carbon footprint through things like investment in renewable resource research or the planting of acres of trees.
Netcraft's monthly report shows INetU has had the most reliable hosting company site for March 2008. INetU is closely followed by Express Technologies, with Pair Networks ranking third.
