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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: WMCoolmon on January 12, 2004, 01:25:53 am

Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: WMCoolmon on January 12, 2004, 01:25:53 am
That's one of about 10 major features available.

Only two real limitations: You must register before January 21st, and it lasts for 3 years. Oh, and you can get a domain name for just $6 a year. I've just signed up, so I can't give any info on their tech support's quality, but everything about their site just screams quality - including the admin sections.

Without further ado, I give you...[glow=green]The link (http://order.1and1.com/xml/static/HostingProfFeatures)[/glow] :D
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Petrarch of the VBB on January 12, 2004, 01:55:19 am
This looks interesting, as long as you're not obliged to pay once the three years are done.
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Joey_21 on January 12, 2004, 04:40:29 am
Setup e-mail:

Quote

Dear Joey Twentyone,

 Thank you for registering with 1&1 - the leading web hosting company
 worldwide.
 
 In this e-mail you will find all the details regarding 1&1 Internet's
 4-step automated authentication process.
 
 Please note: If you cannot simultaneously go online and talk on the
 phone, then please finish reading this e-mail, complete step one, and
 disconnect from the Internet.
 
 This authentication process is intended to provide you with the highest
 level of security; it is comprised of four steps described below.
 
 *************
 Step 1:
 *************
 
 Open the form by clicking on [address]
 and enter a 10-digit phone number where our automated authentication
 system will be able to reach you within the next 15 minutes.
 
 Please note: Only one 1&1 Professional Package can be activated per
 phone number.
 
 
 ***************
 Step 2:
 ***************
 
 Within the next half hour, you will receive a call from the
 automated authentication system that will announce your 4-digit PIN.
 Make sure to have a pen and paper available to write down your PIN. You
 will need it to set up your free Professional Package.
 
 If you do not catch the PIN the first time, press 1 and the system will
 repeat the PIN (touchtone required).
 
 
 ***************
 Step 3:
 ***************
 
 After receiving this call, you may re-establish your Internet connection
 (if applicable) and click on:
[address]
 again. Please enter your PIN when prompted. This will unlock your
 Professional Package and you will soon be able to use the numerous
 features the product has to offer.
 
 
 ***************
 Step 4:
 ***************
 
 Please check your mailbox for another e-mail containing the information
 to log on to your Professional Package configuration in the
 Control Panel.
 ****************************
 
 
 Start the authentication process by clicking on this link:
[address]

 We hope you will enjoy using your free-for-three-years 1&1 Professional
 Package to increase your professional and personal success.
 
 Sincerely,
 
 Your 1&1 Team
 www.1and1.com


Personally, I don't think it's worth it for privacy reasons. I avoided giving out any personal information thus far by not giving out my real name nor my real street address but then in the e-mail they ask for a phone number for confirmational reasons so I think I'm just going to let this go...
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Setekh on January 12, 2004, 05:07:53 am
10-digit phone number? Well, I'm guessing by its lack of questioning for international codes, it's US-only... :nervous:
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: an0n on January 12, 2004, 05:13:30 am
1&1 are UK.
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Setekh on January 12, 2004, 06:11:15 am
Not much better for an Aussie. :p
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Sandwich on January 12, 2004, 12:55:49 pm
1&1 are European, not just UK. The company I work for rents out a dedicated server from their German branch (1und1).

And they are as big as they claim. I wouldn't worry about giving out personal information to them if they require it - they've proven themselves to be quite professional.
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: Flipside on January 12, 2004, 02:35:47 pm
It may be a European based company, but the only location options are US or CANADA :(

Flipside
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: SadisticSid on January 12, 2004, 04:43:12 pm
Yeah, they don't offer the deal on any of their other regional sites.
Title: Free hosting, no ads, 500 MB space, PHP/MySQL...
Post by: an0n on January 12, 2004, 04:52:43 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Sandwich
1&1 are European, not just UK. The company I work for rents out a dedicated server from their German branch (1und1).

And they are as big as they claim. I wouldn't worry about giving out personal information to them if they require it - they've proven themselves to be quite professional.

Technically, they're all front-companies for...err....'schlund' is it?

Strange that they'd offer it to US peeps from the UK site instead of just cloning the UK one to an America-specific doman.