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Greetings,

After reading through several threads (thanks to the search button :D ) I feel that I know the answer but would appreciate some final feedback before I make my decision.

I am currently looking for hosting for a site whose primary purpose will be to operate a forum (i.e. phpbb, mybb, vbulletin, etc). This forum will be available 10% to the public (non registered) and 90% to registered members only with posting restricted to members only.

My main concern is making sure that I have an appropriate amount of storage, bandwith, etc. as forums can get resource intensive when they start to take off (which I am anticipating in approx. one year.

I've looked at a lot of shared hosting plans as an initial setup to get things going and know that I can upgrade as demand requires. However, I have also seen some decent semi-dedicated plans that may be a better starting point?

Initially, I am looking to spend (if possible) no more than approx. $15.00 per month for the first year as I am working with limited capital currently.

Any suggestions that anyone is able to provide on the above needs, including recommendations on a hosting company will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Hi,

The last post about Azudo.com was 8 months old so i start a new thread: as anyone try their hosting service ?
The offer looks interesting but they are very young (created in 2008)...

Also, do you know of others web hosting with similar anonymous features ? (no name/address needing, only email)

Hi,

In France, web hosts have to store IP of every visitors for one year. Do you know if there is some similar law in the USA and Canada ?