Email:  

Globat gives you an unlimited number of Pop3 email addresses, provides SMTP email, webmail, and 100MB of storage for each account. Additional email features include forwarding, aliases, catch-all email, auto responders, and spam protection at no extra charge.

Access:  

With Globat you manage your site and account through their proprietary control panel. Other linux hosts use cPanel, and it's possible Globat's control panel is a variation on cPanel. You also get unlimited FTP accounts with Globat, which is fairly standard.

.htaccess enables you to password protect directories you don't want the world to access. Globat provides a nice tutorial on setting it up, so you don't need to be a system administrator or programmer to get advanced functionality.

Programming / Multimedia:  

Globat servers support CGI, Perl, PHP, Python, MySQL, and Frontpage extensions. Globat does not allow Server Side Includes (SSI), nor do their servers support Ruby on Rails (RoR).

Multimedia options include support for Flash/Shockwave, Quicktime video streaming, and Real Audio/Video streaming. Other formats are not supported.

Support & Service:  

Globat support includes 24/7 toll-free phone support with a clearly posted number. You also get 24/7 email and chat support, and a deep FAQ section and knowledgebase. Reliable customer and technical support is critical for a web hosting company, and Globat goes the distance with a 30 day money back guarantee.

Globat also offers over 30 Flash video tutorials. If you are new to web hosting, these tutorials and FAQs will be invaluable when setting up your POP3 email, FTP (File Transfer Protocol) and other tasks.

Globat has had its problems in the past, but recently the company seems to be turning back to its roots as a good web hosting company with good support. The exceptional price, comprehensive features, reliable customer service and support, and the money-back guarantee make Globat a good choice for those with basic hosting needs.