I should have mentioned, I am thinking about using a python framework, either django, turbogears, or pylons.
I think these frameworks require a newer version of python, maybe 2.4. Also, I think some of them require a newer version of Apache - 2.0 or better. I also think these python frameworks all work with fastcgi, which - I think - is possible with hostmonster. Although fastcgi is acceptable, it is generally not the preferred solution. I do not think you will get reasonable performance with CGI, even if factcgi/mod_python/wsgi are not officially required. Also, I doubt you will find mod_python on any "standard" shared hosting. To get mod_python you will need 1) a host that speciallizes in python - like webfaction. 2) a virtual host 3) something like hcoop.net, which may be sort-of like a virtual host. BTW: hccoop.net has a long-running freeze on new memberships. Please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this. -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list
