Re: System i web hosting sites

["John Ross" <jross-ml@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Depending on how big the files are for CGI and the traffic a 170 can run websites OK,
just fill the 170 with memory. I run one of the smallest 170?s and it does OK Except for
the forums), depending on what else is going on.

As Larry said in his email, it is not just opening a port to do it right. If opening a
port (80) is all they are doing, I would be concerned. Bandwidth is another big concern,
sure you can charge for it, but you have to have it in the first place. 

Do you spend the money to do it right, and hope the demand is there. I can tell you I
have not seen the demand to justify two System i?s running HA software and enough
bandwidth for heavy demand. And sell it for what Linux and Windows sites do. At least
with PHP now you might be able to get demand from Non iSeries users. 

You might want to check out  http://www.synergisticonline.com/ I am not sure if they do
it or not or the price They just contacted me at once.