Good webhosting company suggestions ?

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For those seeking affordable web hosting options for small sites, several alternatives to Lycos are recommended. Awardspace.com is noted for its low prices, ample features, and suitability for hobbyists. Brinkster is highlighted as a North American option offering free ad-free accounts with limited daily traffic and paid packages starting at $4 per month, providing both Linux and Windows technologies. Brinkster is praised for its reliable support and uptime, making it a solid choice for users looking for dependable service.
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Hello,

I'm looking for a not-to-expensive webhosting company for relatively small sites. I'm currently with Lycos, but they are extremely lousy and expensive for the bad service you get. I heard 1on1 isn't too bad, but what are the experiences and are there other suggestions ?

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I used awardspace.com in the past. Cheap prices and a lot of features, space, and bandwidth. Great for a hobbyist.
 
Doesn't Lycos still offer free accounts?
If you are in North America, you could try Brinkster. They have free accounts with no ads, and no hassles. Three (free) packages to choose from, personal to developer. The last one has access to ASP.NET and MS Access. Limited daily traffic.
If you want, paids packages start at 4$ a month, with a choice of Linux or Windows technologies. I have a paid account with them for the past four years. Excellent e-mail, chat and phone support, but rarely needed. Excellent up-time.
Hope I don't get deleted by the moderators, but you asked for the info!
 
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