Rebol hosting
[1/13] from: AJMartin::orcon::net::nz at: 20-Jul-2003 20:09
http://www.hostingvirtuale.com/english/rebol.php
Andrew J Martin
ICQ: 26227169 http://www.rebol.it/Valley/ http://Valley.150m.com/
[2/13] from: carl::cybercraft::co::nz at: 24-Dec-2003 22:24
On 20-Jul-03, A J Martin wrote:
> http://www.hostingvirtuale.com/english/rebol.php
I noticed recently that this hosting site...
http://www.nebularis.com/
is offering REBOL support, so it's another one to add to the list of
hosts that do so.
(I signed up with Nebularis and am happy with them so far, though I've
not done much with my site yet.)
--
Carl Read
[3/13] from: ptretter:charter at: 7-Nov-2003 0:14
Just wanted everyone to know we got a new hosting provider for REBOL cgi scripts. I
must say I have been very pleased since I got with these guys. I didn't know these guys
at all until I started with them and they have been great since. I really hope we show
them our gratitude for their efforts. Here is an affiliate link I got for their services
if your interested:
http://www.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=www.lowesthosting.com&afid=33977&tm=30&im=1
I do get paid for that link for a "finders fee" so if you don't wish for me to get that
then I still ask of you to check them out at www.lowesthosting.com.
Paul Tretter
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Hello Paul,
We have forwarded your request to our sys admin , and he was convinced
that the REBOL would not cause any problem for the server.
We went ahead and installed it for your domain ( FOR FREE :-) ) at
/home/httpd/vhosts/tretsoft.com/cgi-bin/rebol/rebol
and also installed a test script to check the working of REBOL .
http://tretsoft.com/cgi-bin/rebol/now.cgi
Check it .. and confirm the working . Go ahead and break the good news
to your friends . :-) .
Thank you.
Regards
STeve
lowesthosting Support Team
Alex,
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----- Original Message -----
From: "support" <[support--lowesthosting--com]>
To: <[ptretter--charter--net]>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 9:50 AM
Subject: [#57195] Re: REBOL CGI scripting
Alex,
I totally agree that all those other ways are great and in some cases
superior. However, I only know REBOL and not those others which really
reduces my capability to really enjoy the site. Here is a link to info on
REBOL CGI:
http://www.rebol.com/docs/cgi1.html
Here is just an expert of that article.
a.. REBOL is the same on all systems. That means that you can write and
debug your script on your local Windows or Mac system where it is much
easier. Then, when you are ready, you can upload the script to a Linux, BSD,
or some other server, and the script will work fine. This features also lets
you use scripts written by other developers without caring about what
operating system they run on.
a.. REBOL is very small and requires no installation. REBOL/Core is less
than 300 KB on most platforms. That means you can download REBOL in a few
seconds. And, because it does not need to be installed, you're all ready to
go. It's that easy!
a.. REBOL does not require administrative (root) permission. That makes your
IT or computer admin folks happy because it means they don't have to worry
about it "taking down" the server. And, it makes you happy too, because you
can get REBOL CGI working without waiting for the IT folks to install or
upgrade the program.
If its security reason why its not allowed then you might look at the third
bullet. I just really want to enjoy my experience at lowesthosting.com and
do some creative work. From my domain name you can probably tell - I want
to sell software. In fact - software made with REBOL. Its the only
language I know and makes good sense for me to sell it and script it with
REBOL. I know that I can eventually setup a pretty good ecommerce package
if I make it myself down the road. Additionally, I can help your
programmers in support issues as I am a long time REBOL programmer. Even
further I will walk right into the REBOL List and post your url and copy you
on it if you support REBOL for hosting and you will most likely get more
customers as a result.
Let me know if I should talk to some managers or others at Lowesthosting.com
if the decision lies in their hands. Also, everyone has been wonderful in
getting my process rolling. Looks like everything is going good. I had a
slight problem where I couldn't connect to my control panel but seems to be
something with my Internet Explorer configuration on both of my computers.
I used my Netscape browser and it worked fine.
Thanks again,
Paul Tretter
[4/13] from: maarten:vrijheid at: 7-Nov-2003 8:36
Good news, but... I already have such a deal ($5/month) at Gabriele's
company:
www.hostingvirtuale.com
Needless to say their support is rebol-minded ;-)
--Maarten
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [rebol-bounce--rebol--com] [mailto:[rebol-bounce--rebol--com]] On Behalf
Of
> Paul Tretter
> Sent: vrijdag 7 november 2003 7:15
> To: [rebol-list--rebol--com]
> Subject: [REBOL] REBOL hosting
>
> Just wanted everyone to know we got a new hosting provider for REBOL
cgi
> scripts. I must say I have been very pleased since I got with these
guys.
> I didn't know these guys at all until I started with them and they
have
> been great since. I really hope we show them our gratitude for their
> efforts. Here is an affiliate link I got for their services if your
> interested:
>
http://www.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=www.lowesthosting.com&afid=33977&tm=30&
im
[5/13] from: jason:cunliffe:verizon at: 7-Nov-2003 2:37
Hi Paul
I'm glad you've find an ISP you like. But I was not aware of any host
problems installing REBOL and running cgi with it. No special permissions
required nor builds to do. The only tricky stuff is if you need some fancy
Apache httpd.config tweaking.
Anyone else care to confirm or correct this point..?
thanks - Jason
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Tretter" <[ptretter--charter--net]>
To: <[rebol-list--rebol--com]>
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 1:14 AM
Subject: [REBOL] REBOL hosting
> Just wanted everyone to know we got a new hosting provider for REBOL cgi
scripts. I must say I have been very pleased since I got with these guys.
I didn't know these guys at all until I started with them and they have been
great since. I really hope we show them our gratitude for their efforts.
Here is an affiliate link I got for their services if your interested:
>
http://www.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=www.lowesthosting.com&afid=33977&tm=30&im=1
> I do get paid for that link for a "finders fee" so if you don't wish for
me to get that then I still ask of you to check them out at
www.lowesthosting.com.
[6/13] from: carl:cybercraft at: 24-Dec-2003 22:45
On 07-Nov-03, Paul Tretter wrote:
> Just wanted everyone to know we got a new hosting provider for REBOL
> cgi scripts. I must say I have been very pleased since I got with
> these guys. I didn't know these guys at all until I started with
> them and they have been great since. I really hope we show them our
> gratitude for their efforts. Here is an affiliate link I got for
> their services if your interested:
>
http://www.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=www.lowesthosting.com&afid=33977&tm=30&im=1
> I do get paid for that link for a "finders fee" so if you don't wish
> for me to get that then I still ask of you to check them out at
<<quoted lines omitted: 10>>
> Check it .. and confirm the working . Go ahead and break the good
> news to your friends . :-) .
That's good service. Maybe you could now get them to add REBOL to
this list...
http://www.lowesthosting.com/glossary/ssi.html
--
Carl Read
[7/13] from: carl:cybercraft at: 24-Dec-2003 22:45
On 07-Nov-03, Jason Cunliffe wrote:
> Hi Paul
> I'm glad you've find an ISP you like. But I was not aware of any
> host problems installing REBOL and running cgi with it. No special
> permissions required nor builds to do. The only tricky stuff is if
> you need some fancy Apache httpd.config tweaking.
> Anyone else care to confirm or correct this point..?
I'd say there's four types of hosting services with regards to
REBOL...
1) Those that openly support REBOL.
2) Those that'll help you to get REBOL running, even though they don't
really know it.
3) Those that'll let you run it - if you can work out how.
4) And those that'll say no if you ask them if you can install it.
Then again, a host that offers Command would beat one that offers just
Core.
--
Carl Read
[8/13] from: g:santilli:tiscalinet:it at: 7-Nov-2003 11:16
Hi Jason,
On Friday, November 7, 2003, 8:37:13 AM, you wrote:
JC> I'm glad you've find an ISP you like. But I was not aware of any host
JC> problems installing REBOL and running cgi with it. No special permissions
JC> required nor builds to do. The only tricky stuff is if you need some fancy
JC> Apache httpd.config tweaking.
Unless the server is braindead (i.e. Windows ;-), you just put the
REBOL binary somewhere in your space (possibly out of the web
accessible area) and use the CGI extension for your scripts.
However, having support from the techs is usually a good thing;
so, a hosting company that treats REBOL nicely is good news
anyway.
Regards,
Gabriele.
--
Gabriele Santilli <[g--santilli--tiscalinet--it]> -- REBOL Programmer
Amiga Group Italia sez. L'Aquila --- SOON: http://www.rebol.it/
[9/13] from: joel:neely:fedex at: 7-Nov-2003 8:02
Hi, Gabriele,
That doesn't always work...
Gabriele Santilli wrote:
> Unless the server is braindead (i.e. Windows ;-), you just put the
> REBOL binary somewhere in your space (possibly out of the web
> accessible area) and use the CGI extension for your scripts.
>
> However, having support from the techs is usually a good thing;
> so, a hosting company that treats REBOL nicely is good news
> anyway.
>
The .cgi extension doesn't work unless the server is configured for it.
Non-braindead web servers (e.g. Apache, Netscape, etc.) don't serve cgi
scripts from user space unless specifically configured to do so. Some
(many?) ISPs choose not to turn these options on, out of concern for
one or more of the following:
- security,
- wanting to prevent unskilled programmers from writing code that
consumes too much resource (e.g. cpu, ram, disk, etc.),
- preventing their users from generating spam,
- etc.
For many of the same reasons, ISPs often do not allow (or charge more,
or require special arramgment for) shell access. Assuming that the
server is running A Real Operating System (e.g. Linux, Unix, et familia)
one may need shell access to make a file executable, even if one can
upload it to one's filespace.
-jn-
[10/13] from: g:santilli:tiscalinet:it at: 7-Nov-2003 15:29
Hi Joel,
On Friday, November 7, 2003, 3:02:59 PM, you wrote:
JN> The .cgi extension doesn't work unless the server is configured for it.
Of course, but a standard installation of Apache comes with a
cgi-bin directory and .cgi extension preconfigured (as well as
.pl, usually).
JN> Non-braindead web servers (e.g. Apache, Netscape, etc.) don't serve cgi
JN> scripts from user space unless specifically configured to do so. Some
JN> (many?) ISPs choose not to turn these options on, out of concern for
JN> one or more of the following:
Yes, but if you pay for CGI, you usually get CGI... or you're
dealing with a strange company. ;-)
JN> For many of the same reasons, ISPs often do not allow (or charge more,
JN> or require special arramgment for) shell access.
This is perceived as a different issue in the hosting business,
even if it's actually almost the same as CGI security-wise. (Well,
actually most users would probably do much more damage with the
shell than they do with CGI, with some server configurations.)
JN> Assuming that the
JN> server is running A Real Operating System (e.g. Linux, Unix, et familia)
JN> one may need shell access to make a file executable, even if one can
JN> upload it to one's filespace.
Usually FTP does it nicely, you just need a decent FTP client.
Regards,
Gabriele.
--
Gabriele Santilli <[g--santilli--tiscalinet--it]> -- REBOL Programmer
Amiga Group Italia sez. L'Aquila --- SOON: http://www.rebol.it/
[11/13] from: joel:neely:fedex at: 7-Nov-2003 9:43
Hi, Gabriele,
YMMV
Gabriele Santilli wrote:
> JN> The .cgi extension doesn't work unless the server is configured for it.
>
> Of course, but a standard installation of Apache comes with a
> cgi-bin directory and .cgi extension preconfigured (as well as
> .pl, usually).
>
My experience has been different. In the instances of Apache I've
worked with, the cgi-bin directory is generally writable only by
the admins, not by users in general, and .cgi service from user
directories has to be enabled (is not enabled by default).
> JN> Assuming that the
> JN> server is running A Real Operating System (e.g. Linux, Unix, et familia)
> JN> one may need shell access to make a file executable, even if one can
> JN> upload it to one's filespace.
>
> Usually FTP does it nicely, you just need a decent FTP client.
>
Only if you're coming from another Linux/Unix/etc box. If you FTP
from a 'doze box, the bits aren't set IME.
-jn-
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Joel Neely joelDOTneelyATfedexDOTcom 901-263-4446
Enron Accountingg in a Nutshell: 1c=$0.01=($0.10)**2=(10c)**2=100c=$1
[12/13] from: g:santilli:tiscalinet:it at: 7-Nov-2003 17:16
Hi Joel,
On Friday, November 7, 2003, 4:43:11 PM, you wrote:
JN> My experience has been different. In the instances of Apache I've
JN> worked with, the cgi-bin directory is generally writable only by
JN> the admins, not by users in general, and .cgi service from user
JN> directories has to be enabled (is not enabled by default).
Well, if you do hosting for business, you don't use that kind of
setup. We (HostingVirtuale) use Ensim Webbpliance, that creates a
chroot jail for each virtual site. Each user has its own cgi-bin
and html directories, plus its own users and even subdomains.
There's a lot of software out there for doing hosting; and you can
do things manually too.
Anyway, I didn't want to contradict you; what I'm just saying is
that if you pay for CGI and you don't get CGI... then there's
something wrong. :-)
JN> Only if you're coming from another Linux/Unix/etc box. If you FTP
JN> from a 'doze box, the bits aren't set IME.
WS_FTP does it from Windows, as well as FTPGadget IIRC. Our
customers just have FTP access and they manage to set the x bit
(well, most of them :).
Regards,
Gabriele.
--
Gabriele Santilli <[g--santilli--tiscalinet--it]> -- REBOL Programmer
Amiga Group Italia sez. L'Aquila --- SOON: http://www.rebol.it/
[13/13] from: maximo:meteorstudios at: 7-Nov-2003 11:37
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gabriele Santilli [mailto:[g--santilli--tiscalinet--it]]
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> customers just have FTP access and they manage to set the x bit
> (well, most of them :).
remember that I found a way to do it even in rebol... I had sent a ftp protocol patch
which allowed files to be set as executable... once transfered... its quite easy..
my patch does crash rebol's ftp access at some point, as I did not put enough time into
properly identifying tcp handshaking, but for any one who is just transfering a few files
and has a decent connection to his server, it works. if the connection fails, just restart
rebol and continue...
ftp itself supports the chmod command, its just a question of sending it.
-MAx
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