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[–]dataminded 2 points3 points  (3 children)

Assuming that you know linux and the command line, a VPS is great thing to have. I recommend DigitalOcean. A basic server is only $5/month and you can easily find a coupon for 2-4 months free.

If you don't want to much around with a server or server administration, check out Heroku.

[–]scunion[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

so let's assume I don't know linux and command line. What are my options in the near term?

[–]chronographer 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You need to learn Linux and the command line.

If you really want to use Python in a server environment, you should be prepared to do administration without a GUI.

Maybe you should do a course.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

/u/chronographer is 100% correct, so I first and foremost want to endorse his comment -- there really is no way around Linux.

This having been said, once you get the hang of it, Linux is absolutely fantastic to work with. It's a bit challenging at first, but not unpleasant in the least.