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Linux or Windows?
Which Platform Should You Choose?
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 final decision.
If you are planning on using FrontPage to build your site and do not need
asp then we suggest to go with Linux.
Important: First of all, just because you
use Windows 98/2000/XP at home does not mean you should use a Windows
hosting. The two are completely different, and having a Windows system
at home will not affect your ability to communicate with a Linux server.
Secondly, Linux is much more common with web hosts due to its superior
stability and because it is free. Linux hosting is usually cheaper than
Windows.
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| Ease of use: |
| Over the years, many resources have been
poured into both Linux and Windows®2000 platforms to make
hosting as easy as possible. Today, there are no differences in
terms of ease of use between these platforms. If you are an advanced
user, then Linux is your choice. However, if you are a beginner,
you will find both platforms user friendly. |
| Reliability: |
| The industry consensus is that Linux is
more reliable. However, UniWeb has made sure that the reliability
of the Windows®2000 platform closely matches that of Linux's.
What this means is that you can make your decision based on the
differences in features rather than on reliability. |
| Compatibility: |
| Web sites designed and programmed to be
served under a Linux-based web server can easily be hosted on
a Windows server, whereas the reverse is not always true. This
makes programming for Linux the better choice. |
| Speed: |
| There is no difference in terms of speed
between the two platforms. |
| Functionality: |
| This is where two platforms differ the
most. There isn’t much that can be achieved in one platform
that can’t be on the other one. The main difference is how
the end is achieved. 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. The trend is
for solutions to be supported in both platforms. For example,
Microsoft FrontPage, one of the most popular web site editors
out there, is supported on both Linux and Windows®2000. |
| Price: |
Servers hosting your web site require
operating systems and licenses just like everyone else. Windows
2000 and other related applications like SQL Server, advanced
statistics, each cost a significant amount of money; on the
other hand, Linux is a free operating system to download, install
and operate. Windows hosting results in being a more expensive
platform.
You will see that our hosting prices reflect this. Unless you
specifically plan to use Windows®2000 platform specific
features (see below), it probably makes sense to choose the
Linux platform. |
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