Well, I think the experiment with a self controlled web-box has run its course. For a long while, there was really nothing better. But recently, commercial webhosting has become advanced, reliable, flexible and, most importantly, cheap!

So I made the switch to HostGator, for only a few dollars more than I was paying to maintain our old system. Without a doubt, my favourite thing is the significantly increased cpu speed needed for processing dynamic websites.

I’m currently in the process of transferring my old site to the new one, so expect things to be wonky for a while.

Tags: linux, servers, webhost

After looking for several months, we finally found a place we could afford and in a neighbourhood we love.  And what’s this about a housing market downturn?  It’s definitely all gone in Toronto.  We put several bids on different houses — one of them went 20% over ask, and 11 bidders at that!  It’s an older house, so lots of little things need attention.

Tags: house hunting