Corey...

[Max1337]

Hey, Corey (x10Hosting owner)..
May I pm you?
I have a few questions about x10hosting.. and some other x10 related things.


Didn't know where to post this, so I decided here...

[DeadBattery]

No, you can not PM Corey, he will not look at your PM as he gets many of them and doesn't have time to filter through all of them. (this rule applies to all staff)
You can go onto the IRC channel though. (Click Support Chat on the left-hand sidebar) We will be glad to help you out / answer questions in #offtopic
You can also start a thread in Pre-signup questions.

[Max1337]

I didn't pm him.. I asked if I could

Edit:
What I was going to ask... Is how he started x10...
What he did, how he did it, etc...

That kind of stuff...

I'm kind of interested in trying myself, but I wouldn't know where to start
Lol.
I'd like to take advice from someone that done this theirselves...
I am quite smart with computers and networking.. I have a few servers of my own... But there not used for web purposes...

I could help around here if wanted though, I'm usually on my computer working on something.. Since my current job requires use of computer, I work from home lol... So I'd probably be on here 80% of the time.

[Smith6612]

There was actually supposed to be an interview of Corey on x10Radio sometime that had users from this forum ask him questions and he'd answer them. I have no idea when that's going to be airing or put up for download though.

[tittat]

What I was going to ask... Is how he started x10...
What he did, how he did it, etc...

That kind of stuff...

I'm kind of interested in trying myself, but I wouldn't know where to start

Hmm so you are trying to get x10's trade secret? ;)

[Max1337]

Lol. no :hahano:
I'm serious about this.

Heck, I'd probably even partner with x10 (if possible) :cool:

I think it would be cool to run your own web hosting thing.

[xxll_martin_llxx]

Google.com would be your friend and also try digital point forums.

[Max1337]

Lol.
Tried google :|
It don't give me exactly the info you need...
Talking about some 'you need millions of dollars to do this' <-- pfft

I want an easier way >_>
Not something that'll cost me more than I can afford.
Something to start off easily, and then grow bigger.
Like, say starting around a few hundred dollars, I can handle that... But millions, no way.

[TechAsh]

Well you need to buy a server, then set it up, create a site, attract customers etc.

If you wanted to start small you could run a server from your home (If your ISP allows you to an you have enough bandwidth), or you could buy a server that is provided by another company like Softlayer (The one x10 uses).

[Smith6612]

I'd start off by hosting a home server on a reliable connection that can produce a lot of upload (1.5Mbit + ), and then as your service starts to get hits and your connection starts to get hammered, move to a dedicated server of your own.