webspace and xmb/ikonboard

[Bonka]

My forum(s) are currently on the f2s host. My question is, since xmb uses the database server, and f2s's database allows only 5mb, would I run out of space quickly if my forums are subject to many posts? Or, will xmb just use the "webspace" alloted, 20mb? How does Ikonboard work in this instance? Thanks

[niv]

answers
first question: yes
second question: your posts are stored in the mySQL database
third question: ikonboard stores its posts in the webspace (does not need an SQL database).

[roblev]

i beleive that if your board has 100 posts a day, you can run your board for a while (small while) then, if you need to nuke the board of the old messages to free up space!

[Bonka]

Thanks:)

Arg. Looks like I'll have to stick with Ikonboard until I get a stupid domain :)

[Bonka]

I doubt there are many, or any at all, but are there any free webspace providers out there that offer more database server space than f2s?

[roblev]

you bet there is:

asp2.net

and

freesql.org

[Bonka]

Thanks :)

I'll check them out later.

[niv]

WARNING: freesql.org isn't accepting new signups and besides, they're on cable and they already have too many users :eek:

[Bonka]

I was able to sign up with them :)


Anyways, I signed up to asp2.net, just to try it out. So far, tech support is amazingly fast. I emailed them about not being able to register as the website directed my registration to an error page. They told me to register manually through email. I did. They created it within minutes and offered an extra 30mb of space to my account for my troubles. So instead of the 20mb which I would've been very happy with anyways, I got a total of 50mb. If this provider is reliable, I'm going to get a paid package.