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Here's a summary of my experiments with FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD.
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Let's Try BSD, Part 6 of 7: Jump Into the Unknown With Me As I Install DragonFlyBSD!
DragonFlyBSD was a bit frustrating for me.
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Let's Try BSD, Part 5 of 7: Setting Up Nginx + Wordpress on OpenBSD! Almost!
Now it's time to look at OpenBSD, the security-focused BSD. We have quite a time getting things going and learn a lot along the way.
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Let's Try BSD, Part 4 of 7: NetBSD, the BSD That Runs on Your Grandfather's Pocket Watch
Last time we looked at FreeBSD. Now we're onto NetBSD. It wasn't a pleasant experience.
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Let's Try BSD, Part 3 of 7: FreeBSD, the Power to Serve
We're continuing our journey through the BSD universe and today we're trying out FreeBSD. Does it have "The Power to Serve"?
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Let's Try BSD, Part 2 of 7: How I Setup for FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD
Here the Vultr VM I'm using for these BSD tryouts.
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In this series, I'll be trying out each of the four major BSD operating systems (FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, and DragonFlyBSD), including install, configuration, and web serving. We're paying a visit to the weird cousins from the other continent, and we'll have some fun exploring the OTHER free operating systems.
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I like to host with the best, and my LowEnd empire is a star-studded cavalcade of great LowEnd providers. Who are you hosting with these days?
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SHOTS FIRED! Is Vultr Claiming Full Perpetual Commercial Rights Over All Hosted Content?
Vultr's terms of service sure caused a firestorm yesterday. Is it the beginning of a new era of Orwellian surveillance or was it poorly crafted legalese that is soon to be rectified?
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Check Your Vultr Bandwidth Before This Happens! We Make It Easy
Understanding how bandwidth on Vultr is complicated. Let's go over how it works, and then how to avoid overages.
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Most prepaid VPS services come with a bundle of bandwidth. For example, if you buy a 1GB VPS, you might get 1TB bandwidth. That seems straightforward, but you may want to understand exactly what it means before you sign up, and what happens if you go over your allotment.
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Vultr vs. Linode? An Interesting Analysis by a LowEndTalk Member
Linode and Vultr both sell similarly-priced VMs. What are some reasons to choose one over the other? Hear a LowEndTalk veteran's analysis!
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Vultr Expands to Israel!
Vultr expands...AGAIN! They're practically going viral at this point. Last fall it was India and now they've landed in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Read MoreThe Vultr Free Tier is Here! Here's All the Details
Did someone say "free VPS"? Vultr did! They've unveiled a new free tier. Details are still coming into focus but we've got the details and links for you!
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End of an Era: Linode Brand Retired
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...
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Looking for a Job? Maybe Our Community Can Help!
If you're in the market and looking for work, we'd like to point out that many of our community advertisers and providers are hiring! We've put together a quick list for you.
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Vultr is Taking Over India! Two New Locations in Bangalore and Delhi!
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!
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Don't Be a Grape! Big Hosting Companies Want to Pick You!
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...
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DigitalOcean Breaks the $5 Price Point
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...
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RAID-0 Now Available in Mumbai, India: Namaste, Vultr!
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,...
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Linode Acquired by Akamai. Predictions: Layoffs, and Vultr is the Next Billion Dollar Unicorn to be Acquired
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...
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Does Your Provider Offer Snapshots?
For a long time, VPS snapshots were only available in high-end hosting companies, but over the last few years they've become increasingly common in the marketplace. This neat feature can be a real ti...
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Vultr Has Started Charging for Snapshots
Since October 1, cheap VPS provider Vultr has begun charging for snapshots. This was announced in a blog post on September 20. They explained the reason for this change is due to abuse of the previou...
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LowEndBoxTV: How to Get a Free VPS
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...
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Free VPS Hosting Providers - How to get a free VPS!
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...
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Mid Market Hosts Compared: DigitalOcean vs. Vultr vs. Linode
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...
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