The big 'free/affordable host accounts that support linking' thread
Martin | 03/07/2003 @513 | edit post

We are fully aware that we make it quite difficult for some members to showcase artwork since we don't host the full works locally. On the other hand this system has been able to put together a gallery with an overall high quality due to the fact that it just takes quite some energy to add and artwork. Therefore we're pretty happy with the whole thing and do not intend to change it any time soon. However, there are still a lot of people out there in the need of webspace where they can link from. I say we use our brains collectively to put together a nice list of free and affordable host accounts that allow image linking. Here are two hosts I have in my list Affordable: http://www.gfxartist.com/about/donate (yes for a little $ we will host your work) http://www.creationstorm.com/ (the hosting comp. of GFXartist, 250mb webspace for 5.95 USD, leech support) http://www.hostmatix.com/ (not sure if they support linking) http://www.port5.com/ If you know any similar hosts please throw them in a reply. If you have a webserver yourself and you think you can spare some space... adopt a member! Please start a new thread for that stuff.

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Nustad | 03/08/2003 @206 | edit post

Another one I believe could be added to the affordable list is http://www.darktides.net they even got anniversary offers right now

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sic6six | 03/08/2003 @872 | edit post

ive tried the port5 provider but it keeps telling me that its forbidden. do you know why at all?

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Arno | 03/08/2003 @999 | edit post

Don't forget that you are able to host your arworks here at gfxartist.com when you subscribe to the hosted artwork membership. Check out: http://www.gfxartist.com/about/donate

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Martin | 03/13/2003 @384 | edit post

sic6six: it could be that due to the large amount of gfxmembers that moved that way, they too have gone antileech (no remote linking).

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Martin | 03/25/2003 @466 | edit post

_EDIT_ It seems http://mywebpage.netscape.com/ no longer has leech support and it not a good place to put your art. [Message edited on 02/16 @474]

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Rodski | 03/26/2003 @441 | edit post

i use this one: http://www.hpg.com.br (brazilian host) very good so far

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turtle | 04/04/2003 @138 | edit post

I do have some spare space (actually about 80 MO by the time being) so anyone in need, just let me know .. btw, i use http://free.fr, a french host which seems to ignore that linking question.. but it works!!

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jam | 04/06/2003 @569 | edit post

www.domaindlx.com allows image leeching. Although I'm not quite sure about the bandwidth. And its free.

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samface | 04/16/2003 @732 | edit post

http://www.mindrelease.net supports linking, and it's free. See http://www.gfxartist.com/community/forum/18632 for more info.

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Samuel | 07/08/2003 @225 | edit post

SigHost.Us aims to please with 1 meg of digital cheese. We run sighost (www.sighost.us), it allows for 100 megs of transfer and even though I control it, I actually use it quite a lot myself =) Not only am I a client, I own the business! Nothing but free plans available =P

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DEVARSHY | 07/08/2003 @399 | edit post

HI i use www.balasainet.com ...very free..... 25 Mb for life.GO ahead it supports leeching.

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GenoCid | 07/13/2003 @889 | edit post

after some search at last i found a good one which supports linking to other sites... www.tripod.co.uk i am not sure about the space that they give its not a big deal but at least u can post your works from here

Affordable Hosting
phobia | 07/17/2003 @196 | edit post

Try checking out www.technographx.com they have different hosting plans that's really affordable.

Enterprize Hosting
JLo | 07/18/2003 @784 | edit post

www.enterprizehosting.com Gives 50mb of space with php, ftp, and stuff and allows hotlinking [Message edited on 07/18 @784]

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Reqq | 07/18/2003 @849 | edit post

To expand on the Lycos deal, you get 100mb of space with FTP, MySQL, Php and as far as I know, unlimited bandwidth. For some reason I use the French version though; http://www.multimania.lycos.fr/ It's a good site that I've been using for almost two years and haven't had any problems with, apart from maintenance downtime.

Affordable host
SweetImmortal | 07/24/2003 @968 | edit post

I use 24-7 Websâ„¢ International and I have not had any problems. The basic package runs at about $3.83 per month. 50 mb storage, 1000 mb data transfer, 2 sub-domains, 5 POP3 email, Host 1 domain http://www.24-7webs.com/web_hosting_plans.htm Little FYI: There is no such thing as unlimited bandwidth. If you check the fine print it is "unlimited" until you take up a certain percentage of the server bandwidth and then you are cut off, usually until the end of the month.

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shambler | 07/24/2003 @032 | edit post

hope this helps folks http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=49775

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ThinkInRainbows | 09/28/2003 @109 | edit post

quote:  Arno wrote on 03/08 @999 Don't forget that you are able to host your arworks here at gfxartist.com when you subscribe to the hosted artwork membership. Check out: http://www.gfxartist.com/about/donate maybe you could offer a way for members to post their full view artworks here too? instead (since I don't have any current webspace unless I am online [cable connection but puter doesn't stay on all the time]) I link my full view option to the page it is on through dA. (not the 640 direct hotlink, but the "full view" link)

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HybridStar | 10/14/2003 @912 | edit post

quote:  Reqq wrote on 07/18 @849 To expand on the Lycos deal, you get 100mb of space with FTP, MySQL, Php and as far as I know, unlimited bandwidth. For some reason I use the French version though; http://www.multimania.lycos.fr/ It's a good site that I've been using for almost two years and haven't had any problems with, apart from maintenance downtime. Why do you use the French version and not the English?

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elizabrock | 10/20/2003 @096 | edit post

This one is for US/ Canada residents only, but http://www.oneandone.com 12,000 Mbit connectivity Free for three years 500 Mb webspace I really like it so far.

NTLworld.com
sic6six | 10/24/2003 @959 | edit post

does ne one know if ntlworld.com allows remote linking as i am currently using their service to gain access to the internet

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marvinsweb | 12/05/2003 @308 | edit post

I can give you a great discount if you guys give my hosting a try. Here is the offer: For $1.5/mo here is what you get 50MB of webspace 5GB of bandwitdh Full hosting features such as: unlimited emails unlimited mysql database unlimited sub-domains your own control panel (CPanel) PHP/MySQL/Java Support Tell me what you think about this offer. marvin@marvinsweb.net www.marvinsweb.net +6329198890152 [Message edited on 02/08 @675]

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Prinova | 01/02/2004 @642 | edit post

www.villagephotos.com

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Zero-One | 01/02/2004 @682 | edit post

***** http://photobucket.com/ ***** AWESOME host, 100% free, you can upload many image formats as long as the file isnt over 250 kb (otherwise they compress it) and you get 100 megs of space (yes 100 megs of free space) and they support leeching, all you do is log in, find the path to your pic (you can upload many at a time I believe) and then upload it into your 'album' then it gives you the img tag or the url to link directly to it =) i love um

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imdjay | 02/08/2004 @130 | edit post

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