[Mono-list] freemonohost.org...any interest/help?
Michael Rizzer
rizzer@smi2le.biz
Thu, 29 Jul 2004 01:52:53 -0400
Hi all,
I am considering buying a dedicated box to start up as a sort of charity
freemonohost.org (just registered the domain a few minutes ago); I'd be
willing to pay for it in the next week or two if there is some
interest/help...
I think this is really needed to help the mono community; and could be
great help for a lot of things; but I'm currently a bit overworked to
put in the effort necessary to make it work/happen...
I'm hoping that there are some people on this list with some free time
that could adminster the server...
I'm looking initially to get a dedicated box at ev1servers.net or
1and1.com and have some others do most of the work on it while I will
pay the dedicated hosting fees...might even be able to get a discount
from them if we plug their hosting business(es) on the front page..
Eventually If it works out I'd like to get 3 dedicated boxes...1 for the
current release of mono...1 for the current build of the upcoming
mono...and one windows/ms box for people to test stuff that isn't
working right on the other boxes...but paying for all three is still not
in the cards for another month or two.....probably....but my business
has been increasing a lot and I'd eventually love to get all three; for
my own selfish reasons as well as helping out the mono effort...
The only thing I really want in return is some free pr for my business
which is at http://smi2le.biz/ ; could help my rep as well ;)...
But I'm hoping that volunteers could take care of most of the tasks with
it; and I'd give them basically unlimited access to the boxes in return
for the help..maybe some free products of the stuff I sell if it turns
out to be a lot of work and the volunteers actually want the stuff I
sell....; but I can't really afford to pay anyone; as I've only got 1
part time helper with my business right now..we might be able to work
something where better access costs a few $$ a month and that money
could be given to the server administers...but that might be hard to
work logistically and might not be worth the effort; while free for
everyone could be easy and good enough as long as sitespam bots don't
start opening accounts..
I think freemonohost.org might be a cheezy name and perhaps someone
could think of something a bit more clever...I was thinking
miicazasuicaza.com heh.. but that is probably a bit cheezy/strange
too... anyone??
I only subscribed to the digest version of this list; but will be
checking the replies out; I am hoping that I can reply to people
quickly; but there is a good chance if you write me you won't get a
long/decent reply for a few days (I'm perpetually backed up on email
lately it seems)....you can also call me at - 856-652-9118 if you'd like
to do it and we can set things up so those who are interested and have
the skills can set things up....
Anyway wanted to get this out there and see who is interested and see if
it could happen.....I don't think there is anyone doing such a thing
right now; and I'd be happy to........
Mike
http://smi2le.biz/