[tor-bugs] #4051 [Tor Cloud]: Research other cloud providers for the Tor cloud project

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#4051: Research other cloud providers for the Tor cloud project
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 Reporter:  runa         |          Owner:  runa
     Type:  enhancement  |         Status:  new 
 Priority:  normal       |      Milestone:      
Component:  Tor Cloud    |        Version:      
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Comment(by runa):

 I've had a look at the cloud providers mentioned above, here's what I
 think:

 '''softlayer.com''': We have an account and we have a contact who would be
 happy to help move this along, worth looking into.

 '''bigv.io''': I have requested access to the beta, we'll see what
 happens.

 '''hetzner.de''': We would have to host and maintain a full operating
 system image. But it should be easy for people to use. And it's cheap.

 '''cloudshare.com''': Restrictions on environments unless you buy some
 extra feature, not really an option.

 '''hatsize.com''': Seems to be more about providing platforms for software
 demos and training sessions, prices not listed on the page either. A
 comment on one page says that the pay-as-you-go option starts at
 $40/user/day.

 '''skytap.com''': Fancy solutions for companies with lots of money, the
 website says that they have a "simple, low cost subscription model
 starting at $500/month".

 '''elastichosts.com''': Costs $44 per month, which is more expensive than
 just using Amazon EC2.

 '''gogrid.com''': Looks promising, but we'll have to pay $3/month for each
 custom image we want to store on their server.

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