I have the VPS account with StartLogic and therefore any softwear problems I would have would be due to my own doing. I therefore can't comment on their shared hosting. The server is fast expecially when downloading files to the server through ssh, getting speeds up to 5 Mbit/sec. They didn't have the most current version of MySQL or PHP preinstalled, or Apache. Therefore, I installed them without problem on the FreeBSD OS that they supplied. They provide the Webmin control pannel, which helps, though they didn't have the most current stable version of webmind. I also had to install that as well. One thing they do not provide is as web statistics package. I've attempted to install webalizer, but it requires so many dependencies, which had not been installed, that I gave up. Overall the VPS plan in good for those who already know how to run a server, or want to learn. However, the typical or casual user will not want to use it.

I really like Startlogic. I have had many webhosts in the past, and this one is by far the best one I have been with. Others I have tried are: 1and1, Thirdsphere, 50megs I do have to say that 50megs is also a very reliable website with good customer support, but Startlogic is also, and is priced better, especially for the space and the bandwidth you get. The only thing that is the least bit restrictive about Startlogic is they don't allow unlimited domains, but for most people probably, they allow enough (9 or 10 domains). Customer service is great. I never have to wait long if I want to call them, and so far they have been very good at resolving issues. I pay for a year hosting in advance and get 5000mb space and 100gig bandwidth for about $70.00 a year. They have montly plans, but it's quite a bit cheaper by the year. If you still haven't decided on a web host, I suggest that you check Startlogic out. Misato Katsuragi