Linux vs Windows Hosting
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Which is better?
We are often asked which hosting platform one should choose:
Linux or Windows. Below, we've listed the major differences between the two that
you should consider in making your decision. In the process, we have also tried
to dispel any common misconceptions regarding these platforms. Generally, we
recommend our customers use Linux, unless they need specific
features/applications only available on the Windows platform.
Market Share for Top Servers Across All Domains
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for more information.
Important:
One of the biggest
misconceptions is that you have to run UNIX on your computer in order for you to
host your site on the Linux platform. This statement is not true. Which
operating system you run on your computer is irrelevant in making your decision.
This means that if you are running Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows® 2000 or
using an Apple Macintosh, you can still choose Linux as your hosting platform.
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 Reliability
The general consensus is that Linux is more reliable and our
experience also shows this. We have had servers up for over one year without any
downtime. Microsoft's Windows 2000 is much more stable and reliable than
previous versions, but there are still cases where a server will require a
reboot to resolve an issue.
Functionality
This is where these two platforms differ the most. There
isn't much that can be achieved using one platform that can't be done on the
other one. The main difference are the underlying technologies. For example, if
you need a database driven web site, you can choose either PHP/MySQL combination
under Linux or ASP/MS SQL combination under Windows®2000.
Security
Out of the box, neither Linux or Windows is very secure for
Internet use. We've made numerous modifications, removed unnecessary components
and updated software to ensure that both platforms are secure. With our servers
either platform is secure for Internet use.
Price
Linux holds an edge due to the fact that the most of the
software we use is open source (free) and that it's easier to maintain Linux
servers than Windows servers for the same level of reliability and performance.
You will see that our prices reflect this. Unless you genuinely plan to use
Windows platform specific features (see below), it probably makes sense to
choose the Linux platform.
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