<vaykly>
It looks like we're separated by an ocean—our online times are different.;-)
<vaykly>
Some old-school services (some of which may be run by a single person) still exist. For example, Prgmr.com and amhost.us—these are the kinds of services I find truly amazing. Perhaps, just like arpnetworks, they’ve gained a loyal following over the years thanks to their reliable service and excellent support.
<vaykly>
Perhaps for developed countries, where income levels are higher, the price of a VPS isn't such a big deal (since these established services are all based in the U.S. and Europe), but for us in developing countries, it's still a bit expensive.