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Vultr vs. Linode? An Interesting Analysis by a LowEndTalk Member

Feb 06, 2024

Linode and Vultr both sell similarly-priced VMs. What are some reasons to choose one over the other? Hear a LowEndTalk veteran's analysis!

Vultr vs. Linode? An Interesting Analysis by a LowEndTalk Member

Two Weeks After Killing the Linode Brand, Akamai Jacks Up Prices 20% and Doubles IP Fees

raindog308

Mar 01, 2023

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You read that right: a steep increase across the board for ex-Linode customers. Where are you moving to?

End of an Era: Linode Brand Retired

raindog308

Feb 15, 2023

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Last year, Akamai bought industry pioneer Linode, with the intent of integrating the virtual server provider into its global network of cloud computing services. Today Akamai announced that the Linode...

LowEndLOLs: He's Checking His List Twice!

raindog308

Dec 24, 2022

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There are some things providers do that that definitely land them on Santa's naughty list!

LowEndLOLs: He's Checking His List Twice!

When Akamai is Bought, What Happens to Linode?

raindog308

Oct 03, 2022

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A mysterious private equity buyer has been stalking Akamai (Linode's owner) for months.

When Akamai is Bought, What Happens to Linode?

Vultr is Taking Over India! Two New Locations in Bangalore and Delhi!

raindog308

Sep 12, 2022

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Vultr is tripling down on India with a continued focus on international growth. The expansion marks Vultr’s 25th global point of presence, and their fourth in Asia, already having a datacenter in Mumbai and now adding two more locations!

Vultr is Taking Over India! Two New Locations in Bangalore and Delhi!

Virtual Gear Dump: raindog308's Empire of Cheap VPS and Cheap Shared Hosting

raindog308

Jun 11, 2022

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On some gear-oriented YouTube channels, people will do pocket dumps or bag dumps where they'll show you everything that they carry on a daily basis. These are things like phones, chargers, multitools...

Virtual Gear Dump: raindog308's Empire of Cheap VPS and Cheap Shared Hosting

Don't Be a Grape! Big Hosting Companies Want to Pick You!

raindog308

May 29, 2022

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I once knew a car dealer and he told me that there are people who will walk onto a car lot, look at the car's sticker price, and agree to pay that without any attempt to find a deal. These people are...

Don't Be a Grape! Big Hosting Companies Want to Pick You!

DigitalOcean Breaks the $5 Price Point

raindog308

May 16, 2022

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DigitalOcean has announced new pricing starting July 1, 2022. Notably, 1GB RAM VPSes will now be $6/mo. $5/mo for 1GB has been a price point for a long, long time. Linode, Vultr, and others have all...

RAID-0 Now Available in Mumbai, India: Namaste, Vultr!

raindog308

Apr 24, 2022

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If you're looking for a YOLORAID setup in the subcontinent, look no further than Vultr, who recently announced a location in Mumbai, India. This is their 25th datacenter (!) and their fourth in Asia,...

RAID-0 Now Available in Mumbai, India: Namaste, Vultr!

Linode Acquired by Akamai. Predictions: Layoffs, and Vultr is the Next Billion Dollar Unicorn to be Acquired

raindog308

Feb 15, 2022

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Cheap VPS provider Linode is being acquired by CDN giant Akamai. According to the press release, Christopher S. Aker (Linode CEO) said: "Akamai has no intention of changing what has made us successful...

Linode Acquired by Akamai. Predictions: Layoffs, and Vultr is the Next Billion Dollar Unicorn to be Acquired

LowEndBoxTV: Getting Started with Linode StackScripts

raindog308

May 31, 2021

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In this video, we show you how to use StackScripts on Linode to quickly setup your VPS at deployment time. You can use StackScripts to configure the system, install software, enable services, etc. You...

LowEndBoxTV: Getting Started with Linode StackScripts

LowEndBoxTV: How to Get a Free VPS

raindog308

May 12, 2021

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Is cheap cloud hosting not cheap enough for you? Can you really get a VPS for free? Yes! In this video we review a variety of offers from various providers. Some are 1-year trials, some are shorter-t...

Free VPS Hosting Providers - How to get a free VPS!

raindog308

Apr 21, 2021

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We regularly post offers for the cheapest VPSes on the planet...but did you know there are places you can get a VPS for free? Naturally there are caveats, provisos, and gotchas, but if your budget is...

Free VPS Hosting Providers - How to get a free VPS!

Mid Market Hosts Compared: DigitalOcean vs. Vultr vs. Linode

raindog308

Mar 12, 2021

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There’s three companies that I think of as mid-market hosts: Digital Ocean Linode Vultr What do I mean by mid market? They’re between two extremes: Tech behemoths like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google w...