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		PStamatiou on Jan 17, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EngineYard releases Solo: Inexpensive, web-based p... compared to a standard $72/mon min EC2 instance (add maybe $15 for bandwidth), it is. I guess I'll have to try it and see how much the added tools are worth to me.

webwright on Jan 17, 2009 [–]

A $50 difference is really only meaningful for startups/individuals with zero expenses or employees.

IMO, this pricing signals: "Not for hobbyists-- businesses with actual payroll and/or revenue only, please".

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