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02/18/2005: "Webhosting Woes"

Ok, I have had it up to *here* with webhosting. *holds hand above her 5'2 height* First, this host. No offense JD, but I really need Image::Magick, and other things. So I look for other hosting. Well, a good friend of mind offered hosting. I was going to take it, but then I found a good hosting company. So I turned down my friends offer. Then I find out this good hosting company doesnt like MT and Greymatter! Well then, im screwed!

Oh, but you CAN run it, you just run to risk of getting your account suspended if MT or GM fudges up one of the scripts which is known to happen. So the risk of getting suspended? Not a chance. Now I'm left with no host. People, ANYONE OUT THERE. This is what I need.

1) Full control over whatever account I have. I want to be able to chmod whatever I look, have global access on my databases, the whole thing. I dont need root the actual server, but I want to be able to upload my stuff without getting premission errors.

2) I want to be able to run MT or whatever legal web programs I want. I do not want to be forced to switch, and I do not want to compromise.

3) I want to have a decent library of scripts and moduals on the server. And if there isnt one on the server that I need, I can ask for it, and since its a free mod, they add it on the server for me.

4) Tech support!! I need some reliable tech support.

5) I need to be able to host 2-3 domains on one account. I need at least 2 MySQL databases, and the option to make public and private directories. And I need to be able to run CGI scripts. Ideal: At least 500MB space, 5GB transfer, ability to create users...someone help.

Is that so much to ask? Alot of modern servers have 4 of these things, but I CANT FIND ONE WITH ALL 5! Im willing to *pay* people. Seriously, want money? Ill pay on a yearly basis if its a good deal. *sighs* Any ideas? So far these have been looked up:

1&1 Internet Hosting They dont support Image::magick, except for business plan users, too expensive for that plan.
Surpass Hosting They dont allow MT, unless I modify it, and I still have the potential to be shut down for it.
Total Choice Hosting They do not allow add on domains for any reason.
Moxie Design Hosting Perfect, but plans are WAY to small for the price they charge.
Dream Host I thought it was so good...then I saw the prices. Way more than a pay now. Its on a backburner for if I ever get rich.

Back to square one?