web blog

[sirius49]

i found a site that provides software to set up a cool blog however i'm not sure if one needs mysql on the host server. if any one can help i'd appreciate the advice. i want to set something up that people can post their comments to after logging in or my setting a password. will i need a db to keep track of the users?
sirius:rrg:

[Bogie]

Your software should have an install or help file that indicates how data is stored. Normally in a MySQL file, or sometimes as a text file.

[sirius49]

thanks .. i can't seem to get a straight answer from my isp about cost for php and mysql. he says i need to get a domain name and pay for it and pay for web hosting .. but i have free web space on their site but only 1mgb. i guess i do need more space if the blogs active. any suggestions.
Sirius

[Bogie]

If you are just running on free space you won't have MySQL available. You do need a domain to use. 1MB isn't very much space at all.

There are various Blog services available - many are free but usually carry advertising.

[Bogie]

What Blog software are you looking at?

[Bogie]

A bit of heavy reading, but you might this interesting:
http://www.microcontentnews.com/articles/blogware.htm

[Bogie]

That article I referred/linked to is outdated. But you might be interested in http://www.xanga.com

[sirius49]

i was thinking of using wordpress. can't tell if xanga allows comments from a multitude of people. can the blog be passworded? can't tell from what they say. does it support permalinks?
sirius
thanks for your help.