Hi there! I'm considering signing up for Linode 64 or 96. I do have a few questions regarding service.

I'm mostly going to use the service as a combination shell account and web host. I do understand that the service is much more powerful than that and I'm prepared to handle the administration that's part of the deal as well.

One thing I've found from other services is that they're IRC-unfriendly. Mostly I'll be using a BNC to bounce from, but there's a chance I may need to run a VERY small server (15-20 users max). It looks like from viewing other posts that this would not be a problem -- just for clarification, would this be a problem?

Also, if I need to upgrade to another plan later, will I lose data?

Thanks!

Under the T&C you are allowed to run IRC servers



Upgrades are easy to do and there will be no loss of data. The only thing that may change are the IP addresses and this is only if you need to change data centers.

Adam

If you just want a basic web server, shell account, and small IRC server, I'd think a Linode 64 would be enough.

I'm running a fair amount of services on a Linode 96, and haven't experienced any problems expect if I try to run some HD intensive apps like package management software.

My linode is running: 6 and counting virtual domains, Apache, MySQL, Postfix, Courier-POP3/IMAP, ProFTPd, and some other smaller services.

(The mail traffic is really low right now, but I'm not expecting any problems in the near future as traffic increases.)