Flashcore,
In just a few weeks (mt) will have solved these issues with its next generation hosting platform. It has just finished beta and looking very nice. Some additional details can be found here… (the page is little outdated but covers the points I think you will be interested in)
http://www.mediatemple.net/services/webhosting/ss/linux-standard/ss6_sneak_peek/index.php
We hope you can hang tight until then!
