[REBOL] REBOL hosting
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