Once you register your domain name, it is yours for as long as you keep
it registered..... If you let your registration expire with the domain
registrar, it is then up for grabs.  As far as hosting though- I have
used several, and suggest you find the one that most closely fits your
needs and go for it.  Since you don't need a lot of bandwidth, and won't
be experiencing a lot of traffic- choose the one which is most cost
effective to you..... Keeping in mind that if you aren't satisfied with
the service of your web host, you can switch it to another with relative
ease.  I would go with one that would allow you to pay on a monthly or
quarterly basis, however- until you are sure you want to stay with them.
-Regards
Tshell

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Crider [mailto:criderkevin@a...] 
Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 4:53 PM
To: HTML Code Clinic
Subject: [html_code_clinic] Not HTML Related


I have a question not really HTML related...I have been scouring the web

for a web hosting service for personal use - for myself and a few 
associates to store and retrieve files. With a billion and one services 
out there its been rather daunting. They all have their pros and cons,
and 
I am interested in any suggestions anyone might have. Here's generally 
what i'm looking for:
-ability to store many .zip files and/or jpegs
-so, decent amount of storage space >200MB allowed
-minimal emails needed (5 would be enough)
-high bandwidth not necesaary
-No ads
-minimal monthly cost, of course, i've seen anywhere from $5 to $30 per 
month
-domain name registration (the cheaper the better, of course)

Which brings me to another question not HTML related. Do I own my
domanin 
name after i've registered it? i.e., if and when I decide to switch
hosts, 
are there any entanglements with bringing my domain name with me? How is

this done?

thanks for any advice and my apologies for not being HTML related...

Kevin