Free hosting will NOT work at all, most do not allow CGI access at all, and the ones that do are generally lacking in modules that are needed. Most unix servers will already have this as standard. This will hold all programs, images, and give you room for approximately 1000 members. If you plan on having more members then estimate approx 25 megabytes per 1000 members as a general rule of thumb. The ability to run CGI programs on your domain.
Installation requires telnet access.
You will not need to use telnet after the installation is complete if you do not wish to do so. This is used for creating compressed backups of your data. Feel free to check out our F.A.Q. for more information.