Some good things I found about Dreamhost is that you do get a choice inside preferences at https://panel.dreamhost.com to choose to use a non-secure HTTP for images and javascript on the panel making it faster.  All webhosting companies should offer this feature.  I also like another security feature requiring email confirmation before allowing a new IP to log in to your web panel making it more secure.  You can toggle this on and off if you wish but it’s a wonderful security feature I have never seen before in shared hosting.

Problems and issues with Installing Wordpress on Dreamhost or other one-click hosts:

Here is a chat on the topic.

WebmasterHelper:i logged into the phpadmin, went to import and just loaded the zip file in there and clicked go
when I uploaded the wordpress files, it was already installed from the database, i didn't have to run install at all
Webmaster2: yeah something was installed giving me errors.. so you uploaded the wordpress files through FTP then went to an install link to install?
WebmasterHelper: i did the database first, and then uploaded wordpress files, and it was already installed as it was in the database
WebmasterHelper: but usually i just upload the files and go to domain.com/wp-admin/install.php to install it
WebmasterHelper: i always make headers and backgrounds so it makes it easier to go in and change things when i manually install it
Webmaster2: yeah but the wordpress they have is 2.5 it says WordPress 2.3.2
Webmaster2: i guess you downloaded the older version?
WebmasterHelper: I have a version on my computer; i guess it’s an old one
Webmaster2: 2.5 is amazing if you haven’t used it
WebmasterHelper: I keep a copy on my desktop, to just change stuff around and upload it fast.... i should probably download it to use
Webmaster2: so you just copy the new wordpress into the main directory and then upload the zip files?
Webmaster2: well I guess you just use the same database
WebmasterHelper: you delete the old wp-admin and wp-includes file
WebmasterHelper: upload the new folders by that name, as well as all of the regular php files
WebmasterHelper: then you go to domain.com/wp-admin/upgrade.php
WebmasterHelper: and click upgrade
Webmaster2: oh i didn’t realize they had an upgrade link.. well i need to quit doing this one-click install mess it only messes things up
WebmasterHelper: well the upgrade link isn't there until you upload 2.5 files
Webmaster2: it seems to be working good.. only prob i see is the log in area where the wordpress logo is missing but i think thats just a glitch
WebmasterHelper: it was missing on my upgrade also it was like half a logo
Webmaster2: maybe that an image was copied over somewhere
WebmasterHelper: it could be that it was messed up in the uploading... but i guess that wouldn't be right, because its the same on both of ours
Webmaster2: look under discussion in you wordpress and it says "maximum rating"
Webmaster2: LOL G — Suitable for all audiences
Webmaster2: is checked by default but i wonder if that means people cant comment obscene stuff
Webmaster2: cause there is a X — Even more mature than above
WebmasterHelper: whats it under?
Webmaster2: Discussion
Webmaster2: Settings then Discussion
WebmasterHelper: found it
WebmasterHelper: weird, the old version doesn't have that
Webmaster2: i wonder if it moderated the comments from before
Webmaster2: these blog spammers are getting smarter .. they are trying to get approved by adding good links to their spam links