Re: recommendation needed for dedicated server hosting

Hi, Thursday, December 19, 2002, 2:30:44 PM, you wrote: TK> Hi, TK> I recently went through a horrendous experience with two different hosting TK> providers. I'd like some recommendations on excellent hosting providers if TK> anybody has some. TK> My key priorities in order are: TK> 1) around-the-clock, technically competent TELEPHONE support (webchat TK> support, message boards, email based support etc. will not do!) TK> 2) reasonable hosting fees (no more than 300/month) for a dedicated server TK> 3) services for the following - backup, OS upgrades/patching, security TK> If anybody has been with a company that they're happy with for at least a TK> year please leave some feedback. Thanks! I have been using http://candidhosting.com They are very helpful, even installing my favourite linux distro (crux) and the pricing and bandwidth are good value. They have 24h telephone support but I have always got a good response on ICQ which is a lot cheaper for me than a call to the US :) -- regards, Tom