Re: [cobalt-users] Ci Host vs. Cobalt raq

[Jeff Lasman <jblists@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Are Haugsdal wrote:

> I have ordered a server for ci host,
> http://www.cihosts.com/?zone=products/dedicated_hosting

...<specifications deleted>...

> But wondering about cancelling this server, and instead go for a
> Cobalt raq3 with uk2.net....
> What would be best, considering performance in scripts/mysql, and
> that I would like to also to learn Linux ?

The main reason to buy or rent a RaQ is to use it's features.  You
should do a careful feature comparison between the two systems, and
select the one that has the features you want.  The RaQ is pretty much a
turnkey solution if you use it for what it was meant for.  If you're
doing anything else, than a straight linux box might suit you better, if
you know how to administer it, or want to pay the price to have someone
else do it.

We've recently begun administering linux boxes for several companies; if
you don't know how to administer it yourself, I'd recommend the RaQ,
even at twice the price it's well under what we and others like us
charge.

If the CI Hosts box has all the administration features you want/need,
and/or you can do what it doesn't, yourself, and if the price is that
much better, then go for it.

The price at CI Host appears good; we're more expensive <smile>, but
only you know if it'll fill your needs <smile, again>.

Jeff
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