Windows or linux? What would you prefer?

I will go for Linux. Linux is comparatively fast as compared to Windows, but due to flexibility in use windows is more popular as compared to Linux. Try Ubuntu 12.0 you will experience good speed.

Linux platform would be best and preferable since it is cheap in cost and easy to access and configure.

I resell Windows and the reason why is because my servers are secure. I cannot guarantee a Linux server to be secure because I am not a Linux person. and you're a fool if you are going to trust your datacenter to protect you.

Always prefer to choose Linux based server due to security of my web pages content over Window.

Linux is better than window hosting.
Virus problem in window is more.
Linux is better for open source software.
Speed is good.
Since More people are using, it is better to go with it.

Here, i have listed the benefits of Windows and Linux Hosting, please go through it:

Windows Hosting Benefits:

- ASP Support
- ASP.NET Support
- Powerful SQL Server Database
- Access Database Support
- PHP and MySQL Compatible
- IIS Web Server

Linux Hosting Benefits:

- PHP and MySQL Support
- Apache Web Server
- Mod Rewrite Support
- Chmod file permissions

Windows can host PHP and MySQL, too. It may not be native, but I host it, too.

Are you familiar with the aspect that Linux and Windows OS both have bad as well as good points. A majority of the users might have experienced the same.

It depends on your requirements. Both windows and Linux web hosting have there pros and cons. Windows web hosting is easy to use, however Linux web hosting is open source and compatible with PHP and MYSQL.

linux is beast for me i like linux

The reasons I prefer Linux over Windows:

1. Security--I have no worries of Hackers, Viruses, Worms, Trojans or any other misc malicious code.

2. I am freely able to do what I want to the system. Including getting or giving away the OS or any one of the million programs available.

3. It is a better quality (my personal opinion)

4. A very helpful community (no flaming :) )

5. Open source

6. Eye Candy

I would recommend you should choose the type of reseller depending on your targeted visitors if you have already. If you are starting from scratch then on you as both have pros and cons. However Windows comes to be a bit costlier compared to Linux due to licensing and management cost. But you'll find many providers offering Linux and Windows at almost same cost.

I also think using Linux is the best option as it is secure and very useful. Even for wan it is very useful.

Depends on the requirements, but linux hosting is more stable by default.

Starting out for reseller hosting I would go with Linux, there is more support, cPanel/WHM is very useful and can make your business and web hosting business run very smoothly. WHMCs billing is the key as well, automate your complete billing so you can focus on your customer base.

Linux is free. So I opt for Linux!