Web Hosting Forum

**Entilza** · 08-12-2004, 07:28 AM

Hi guys,

I run a semi-high profile site in my spare time (I don't want to mention it here). I've recently had a dispute with my current host, due to continual outages that last for up to weeks at a time, and constant data loss issues. The site's image has suffered horribly over the past 12 months.

I've decided enough is enough.

I need to find a UNIX host company that has native support for GD2.0 (not less than 2.0) and php functions such as ImageCreateTrueColor.

Crontab access is another "must".

The killer is budget - I can't really afford more than US$20/month, which needs to cover about 5 or 6 gig/month.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Cheers!
Entilza

**Anacrusis** · 08-12-2004, 10:28 AM

I don't know of any hosts off the top of my head with those exact requirements met. But we can help you out if you'd like. See my signature or send me a PM/Email. We can set something up for you.

**antoshka** · 08-12-2004, 10:50 AM

try www.routhost.com... you get GD, crontab and everything else for $3-5/month. e-mail their tech support to make sure they have GD 2.0 and not an earlier version.

**Anacrusis** · 08-12-2004, 10:55 AM

Isn't that your site? Why are you trying to pretend your not affiliated with RoutHost?

**Republikin** · 08-12-2004, 11:02 AM

I like http://www.jiffynet.net/ More than what you need for 5 bucks a month

**antoshka** · 08-12-2004, 11:44 AM

i AM affiliated with ROUThost.com. that's one of the companies i work for.

**david** · 08-12-2004, 12:48 PM

As far as I know http://www.hostrocket.com support GD on all servers. Certainly on the server I'm on the GD version is:
bundled (2.0.23 compatible)

I'm not sure on ImageCreateTrueColor but support are very helpful. Within your budget too!

**conkermaniac** · 08-12-2004, 02:02 PM

Antoshka, you may want to consider referring to hosts with which you are affiliated in the first person, in order to avoid suspicion. You have made substantial contributions to our community--you certainly deserve the right to promote your own hosts.

Conker

**Anacrusis** · 08-12-2004, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david

I'm not sure on ImageCreateTrueColor but support are very helpful. Within your budget too!

ImageCreateTrueColor is a PHP function, so I beleive if the server has GD installed you'll be able to use the function.

**Entilza** · 08-13-2004, 07:33 AM

Wow - thanks guys. I didn't figure on getting much of a response, being a slightly unusual request. Thanks heaps.

Cheers,
Entilza