[sllug-members]: Host my own, or pay someone?

[Adam Barrett]

On 5/31/06, Don on Google <jazzlad at gmail.com> wrote:
> Is UTOPIA an option to you?  Even if you can't gt it where you are, see if
> anyone you know can/does & if you can drop a server on their connection in
> exchange for some $$ or tech work.
>
> I pay $45/mo for 15mbit /each way/.  More than enough for my hosting needs +
> /cough/ Usenet :).
>
> I say it is definately worth looking into, if you aren't familiar with it,
> google UTOPIA + Utah.  I haven't had any downtime since March & absolutely
> love it.
>
> Cheers,
> Don

I wish UTOPIA were available in my town (Taylorsville), but they opted
out when Qwest made promises to bring "broadband" to the neighbor
hoods. I would kill for a 15mbit connection, I am paying $100/mo for
1.5mbit (each way) with SpeakEasy.net (great ISP btw).