[davidw]

> Well, they sort of build/manage stuff for you.

And I don't want that. I know how to build/manage stuff, so I want to know how much it costs to have a server there. The less they have to do, the better for both of us - the only thing I need them for is to kick the hardware if it has a problem.

[HansF]

You can tell your customer rep that. I'm sure he will oblige.

They just want to talk to you to get everything set up like you want/need it.

How much memory does your server need? Need a backup solution? How bout an apc module? What are the bandwith requirements, do you need multi or single gigabit lines? Like I said, their business works more on a case by case basis instead of select a, b or c and proceed to checkout. I'm not saying you have to join them, but they're a good, solid serviceprovider.

[davidw]

Yeah, I don't want that crap, and view it as being annoying. Other people might find it necessary, or worth their money, so I don't think it's bad, it's just not for me.

I was thinking of getting a slice with Slicehost, but now I'm not so sure. I guess it's too early to tell what will happen.