do I really need dedicated hosting?

[edmurph]

I have been trying to set up a server app that creates graphics using the GD library etc.
The app comes in a number of diff flavours depending on the CPU and OS. So I got on to my hosting company and asked them what the hardware was. Unfortunately they couldn't tell me that since I am on shared hosting.
I was told I would have to get shared hosting, since I can't be sure that applications such as this will work on shared or virtual.
The thing is, this is the only reason to go to dedicated. The site doesn't get a huge amount of traffic, and there isn't a huge processor load from scripts/dbase calls.
Is there another option I do I have to go dedicated if I want this app to work?

Cheers
Ed

[Vera6]

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Vera

[Danielad]

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[jaywalker]

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[Klaire]

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• Is my website my primary source of revenue?
• Are my Internet applications critical?
• Do I need highly responsive 24x7 support, and guaranteed uptime?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, managed hosting may be the best way to maintain your Internet presence. A managed host will assume the role of systems administrator for your dedicated server and perform the tasks necessary to keep your site fully functional.
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[HotNoob]

Ask yourself:
• Is my website my primary source of revenue?
• Are my Internet applications critical?
• Do I need highly responsive 24x7 support, and guaranteed uptime?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, managed hosting may be the best way to maintain your Internet presence. A managed host will assume the role of systems administrator for your dedicated server and perform the tasks necessary to keep your site fully functional.
MANAGED HOSTING PROVIDERS

lol...
here is the only question you need to ask yourself.

does your website get over 1 million users a day?
thats when u need dedicated hosting

[angell]

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