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BetterLinux is finally released. This new software product makes linux better by allowing a system administrator to be in complete control of the linux system.

You no longer have to let out of control cpu or disk I/O intensive processes take your system down or slow down other users or more important processes. You can also set alarms that tell you when certain processes or users exceed specified cpu, I/O,memory, processes limits, and many other system activities.

Database admins will be especially pleased to know that BetterLinux can now detect and deal with abusive MySQL queries so that no individual MySQL users/dbs can negatively impact the performance of any server running the software.

Shared server, dedicated server, VPS or even a cloud server, this tool works. Now you have the ability to set IOPs (I/O operations per second) or exact disk bandwidth limits per user or per process. You can also allow bursting to ensure that 100% of the cpu and disks are utilized if you would like it be. It also works great for local storage, network attached and virtual network devices such as NFS, ISCSI, etc. LVM is 100% supported as well.

See intallation guide here.

BetterLinux is currently free until 2013.

ThePlanet dedicated hosting service, Planet Alpha has a section called “Bargain Bin”.  They are offering dedicated hosting at Bargain rate …. below $50.

ThePlanet claims that those are overstocked and/or clearence servers but with full service like 24/7 tech support, self-service capability, automated OS patche distribution and state of the art SAS 70 Type II compliant data center.

The bargain bin inventory changes rapidly, so grab it when you see a good deal.

Note: Bargain bin servers configuration cannot be customize but you are allowed to select bandwidth and software options.

Below is the snapshot of what’s in the Bargain Bin.

While you are given “unlimited” email/cpu usage on a dedicated server, however, there are underlying restriction that is not commonly disclose before you signup. The following rules applies to most dedicated server (specific non virtual dedicated).

If your hosting provider receive spam complaints from an organization like AOL, SpamCop or others, they must take action to warn the customer about these complaints so they do not continue to occur.

The upstream provider will not allow hosting providers to host someone who receives continual spam complaints as this affects the entire IP network. A good hosting service provider do care about users having non-blacklisted email services, so, they must take action if they receive too many complaints for spam on any server.

Check out our list of good dedicated hosting services.