What you need in a Host:
You need Python installed, but you can do that yourself as long as you have a C compiler available.
The real issue is being able to have long-running processes. Most commercial hosts don't allow, or otherwise hinder long-running processes -- in Webware's case, the AppServer. Some hosts kill processes that run too long, so you'll want to ask about that.
You also want mod_rewrite installed, as that's fairly important for cleaning up the URL and if you wanted to serve the root page from Webware (see ModRewriteRecipes). You can control mod_rewrite from an .htaccess file.
You'll be able to use the C-based CGI adapter, since you probably can't install mod_webkit. But that should be fine.
That pretty much covers it. There isn't a list of hosts that support this. Most do not, but I imagine there's a healthy minority who probably would. If you find some, please post them here. Some of the places that host Zope (but not necessarily as their primary business) may very well support Webware, as they are similar (from the host's perspective).
-- IanBicking - 15 Dec 2001
Hosts:
Please list any hosts you have used Webware on, and any experiences you may have had. Prices are also useful.
Superb.net: I've used their SPS server, ~$80/mo for a virtual private server (looks like a dedicated server, but is actually shared). Reliability isn't as good as I'd like, but I have complete control over the environment. Installing Webware is easy. -- IanBicking - 15 Dec 2001
fionet.com: A german hoster. I am working regularly on their servers. They have Debian Linux and you can get python cgi and your own WebWare tree preinstalled as well as ssh access and mySQL. Its fine for complex projects and hosting prices that include a WebWare installation start at €25. They have no real home page but can be reached via mail to service[AT]fionet.com. -- WikiGuest - 04 Dec 2004
cornerhost.com: hosts zunzun.com, excellent personal support, very Python-friendly, mod_webkit installed for Apache which gives zunzun.com quite snappy response times, several different hosting plans, $500/yr is the one I use as it is literally unlimited in bandwidth, CPU usage, or disk space. HIGHLY recommended. -- James Phillips 16 March 2003
Etria.com: My company (along with Brian Skahan). We offer Webware hosting via mod_webkit and Apache2. Things are not setup yet, but if someone wants the service we will juggle our priorities to get it done. See website for rates. -- TomVonSchwerdtner - 02 Apr 2003
Python-Hosting.com: One of the only hosts I've run across that explicitly offer Webware hosting.
linode.com : Uses User Mode Linux. Root Access $20/mo gets you 1GB Disk Space, 64MB RAM, 25GB monthly transfer. Very nice setup. -- Randall Smith - 19 July 2003
Python-Hosting.us: For the latest and greatest python support. A turnkey python and webware-specific solution -- TerrelShumway - 02 Jan 2004
web-hosting-url.com: Sphera Virtual Dedicated Server (VDS). Roll-your-own setup, very reliable... and the price is right! -- Luc Chase - 1 July 2004
Quantact.com: http://www.quantact.com/ User Mode Linux VPS 3G Disk 64M Ram 20G Bandwidth $14.99 very configurable. Discounts for Open Source Developers. -- Tim Doyle - October 2004
openhosting.com: VPS for $27/month. Run by the author of mod_python. I haven't been using it very long, but so far so good. -- Donovan Eastman - March 2005
http://www.anchor.net.au: 10MB account on shared Linux server for $A198/year. Good connectivity for Australian users. I was able to set up a cut down WebKit 0.8.1 in 3MB of its space. Allows CRON and ssh w/Python 2.2. -- OliverBock - August 2005
GrokThis.net: Not a VDS, its better. Supporting CGI, FastCGI, and mod_python at reasonable rates. Faster and more affordable than a VDS, with access to your own dedicated web service process and all of its configuration files.