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Hi Everyone,
What are your suggestions for the most economical (i.e. cheapest) Windows-based seedboxes? While I understand that Linux will always be cheaper than Windows because of licensing costs, I would prefer to run uTorrent as my preferred BitTorrent client (however, if anyone has experience with WINE, please speak up).
As well, it would be a plus if the provider accepted PayPal for payment.
Thanks!
utorrent works pretty fine with wine. Yet I don't think utorrent is a good option for seedbox. Rutorrent is way more capable, transmission is way more efficient and simpler
imho PayPal is not a plus, its more like a necessarily when buying seedboxes
runs 'ok' on wine, just have to be ready to configure it properly or it will be crap speeds. imho get a rtorrent based setup, or pay for windows desktop (not that expensive actually).
Hmm, I didn't realize that Windows desktops were available for leasing (I've only seen expensively priced Windows Server-based systems). Which provider offers these?Quote:
Originally Posted by Thelen
Utorrent runs fine in wine. I prefer it over other clients. I'd be happy to setup a quick utorrent+vnc+ftp for you if you purchase a linux vps/dedi.
I just did some testing in a VM and I think it's safer for me to stick with a Windows-based system considering my unfamiliarity with Linux.
Therefore, does anyone know of a provider that offers reasonably priced Windows boxes (including desktops) with a good amount of space?
Yup. location/price/TB?
Keep in mind for a dedicated server, Windows usually adds $15-$25/mo extra addon. Less for a VPS. Also, it's rare but sometimes you can find a provider that will install Windows server using customer-provided keys. It would have to be a legit key though-but you can get one for free if you have a friend with a .edu email https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
I'm looking for something based in North America or Europe for under $70 a month.
What do you mean by TB? Storage? Bandwidth?