Hosting a web site is always a challenging event.  First, the client must consider how fast they are going to grow versus how much they are willing to spend for the service among a variety of other technical decisions.  What I like about FullControl.net’s web site is they are very clear about the services they offer.  On the front page you will quickly see they are tech driven company for techies.  If you don’t know what server specs you need then you will quickly bounce from this web site to one less technical in nature.  After all if you don’t know if you need 1000GB of Monthly Bandwidth, you really shouldn’t be purchasing it! 

URL:  http://fullcontrol.net/

Eating your own dog food.

Summary:  Every web site I have reviewed so far and every will, I have some association with and FullControl.net is no exception.  I have hosted a server with them for over 4 years now, with absolutely no issues.  And their simplistic web site with just the details absolutely works for me.  The web site looks very portal-ish.  There are small sections dedicated to to each of the services they offer and navigation is straight forward.  Every time I forget the phone number I look right on the front page and a real life person answers the phone and directs my call exactly how I would like it.

Pros

• Simple web site, but requires advanced knowledge of networking and servers to truly understand what you’re purchasing
• Just enough testimonials and pictures to give the web site authenticity without going overboard and appearing like a scammer
• Customer service is quick and efficient when questions arise

Cons

• Again this web site requires some technical knowledge to appreciate
• Personally, I wouldn’t order from the web site without calling
• The contact us page doesn’t display well in my browser and could use a little more “designing”

After four months of using my HP MediaServer I’m sold that the little hunk of junk is the best backup system/methodology one can have without the hum of servers in your basement.  Here’s my quick list to justify the label of ‘Easiest home backup system.’

• Backups and Notification of backup status
• User Account Consolidation
• Remote Administration
• Free SSL certificate to secure remote administration
• Central location for file storage, both public and private
• Photo sharing web site
• Easily add more storage to your unit

I've been stuck on Windows XP for the last 5 years.  I've avoided Vista since the beta (driver issues) and have had the desire to build a machine that could really make use of all the new capabilities.  Today, I started the process by visiting my favorite computer store, Microcenter and buying a new motherboard for the P4 that's been collecting dust since it's been dead for the last six months.  Fortunately, I was smart enough to buy a Socket 775 CPU Cooler.  Too bad for me I got the only one that didn't work.  I thought I'd set the whole thing up wrong and finally arbitrarily decided that the fan didn't work because I had too weak of a power supply.  So, I bought a new one on my second visit to a bought a new power supply, a 3 port fire wire card and another Socket 775 CPU Cooler.  I put the new cooler in and it worked like a champ, and the new power supply is  a lot quieter than the one that sounded like an old helicopter.  After half a day of banging in everything to get it all to fit, I'm sitting back installing Vista Ultimate.  Hopefully, tomorrow I'll be writing about how wonderful Vista is!

Until then, Adios!