I have managed physical web servers in the past and have developed a
preference to use a hosting service in the last few years.  A good host will
maintain backups, perform updates/upgrades etc. etc.  Basically they deal
with all of the hassles and provide you with solid, simple server space that
is cheaper (for the small guy) than if you did it yourself.

Unless someone has access to a great connection and likes to manage hardware
then I would think that this would be the best option for the list.  Perhaps
most importantly administration can be much more easily shared and handed
off.  If the powers that be want more information I will be willing to help
with this as I can.

Since it also seems to be up for discussion, I vote that we stay with the
email centric format.  If I want to surf a forum I'll head to
thesamba.comforums etc.

Jonathan Poole