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    Lightbulb Windows or Linux? What to choose.

    Windows or Linux

    Hosting companies provide their services for different operating systems: either Windows or Linux. People are not sure which one to choose. Are there any particular sites that require only Windows hosting? Are there any restriction on Linux servers? Does it actually matter whether to use Linux or Windows hosting? In this article we'll try to shed some light on this point.

    To start with, we would like to state that there are no such notions as right or wrong decision in the world of hosting, there are only decisions made without sufficient information and prior analysis. Before making any decisions about your future webhost you should consider all options.

    Both Windows and Linux allow you to host your site on the net. However, there are some differences between them. Neither of them is better as they both have their own advantages. Most people are able to use a Linux webhosting plan without any problems. On the other hand, some people might need to run Windows-based web applications for their sites, which are not supported by Linux servers.

    You'll be able to use PHP, Ruby, Perl, Python, or CGI scripting on the Linux servers. If you're going to use ASP or ASP.NET, then choose a Windows Hosting account.


    Linux servers are more reliable, cheaper and more user-friendly than Windows hosting server. In case you need to run Windows site applications, a Windows webhosting plan would be the best thing to consider.


    Before choosing a proper type of hosting system, analyze the programs/software/applications you'll need to run for your site.

    Note: The type of hosting server you choose has nothing to do with the operating system you run on your PC.

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    I am still choosing world best operative system of Windows.
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    It depends on what you want to host. Each has a pro and con.
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    More people prefer to use Linux Hosting if they do not use MSSQL and ASP.net.
    Linux will be the best option for them .

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    I am very pleased with the thought and don’t feel like adding anything in it.

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    I am selecting world best key system of Windows.

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    I am proud to announce that I am going for Linux platform =)

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    I can choose windows because of i can use ASP or ASP.NET,on windows Hosting account.

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    yes .... may be linux servers are more reliable and good.. but i will move to window which i have experience....

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    I think Linux because Linux is an open source system and is therefore more cost-effective to operate and maintain than Windows, meaning that Linux hosting will cost you less than Windows hosting. Linux also has a reputation for stability and speed which means that Linux web servers will crash less often than Windows web servers and Linux runs most processes faster than Windows.

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    Linux + cPanel / WHM (CentOS)
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    for me , I think Linux is better . I'm using it

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    I recommend you to use Linux servers to host your site or services.., It is more flexible and secure to work. You can install cpanel or any other hosting control panel to host and mange your server.

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    Linux and windows are itself good in their own terms and conditions. Linux /Macs like UNIX systems are useful for programmers as they don’t have to set paths and all for a program to install while windows is more of GUI than command based. Generally some binaries are not supported in windows so it is advisable to do opensource work in Linux based computer. While for gaming you need windows(Steam os is there ). In windows you have to worry about viruses and all but linux there is no chance of it.. So use both..dual boot option is there for you…

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    Hi, I found a good aricle for comparing windows VPS vs Linux VPS
    Which One Is Better?
    Some of the main differences between these two VPS OS are as follows:

    Cost: Since Linux is open-source. Microsoft owns the license that you need to pay for using it, so Linux may be free of charge or more affordable than Windows VPS.
    Compatibility: Linux is best compatible with PHP, Python, Ruby, Perl, or MySQL while Windows compatibility comes for some applications like C#, ASP.net, VB, MySQL, MS Access, and other Microsoft Products.
    Usability: Windows is more user-friendly than Linux VPS servers. Thanks to the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and remote desktop that make everything easy.
    Performance: the Performance of Linux VPS servers is better because Linux is less demanding on your hardware and frequent reboots are not needed.
    Support: Linux Servers are community-driven. On the other hand, Windows benefits from regular updates, the option of server restarting, and 24/7 phone or chat support.
    Security: because of being open-source, Linux VPS users get less attention from wrongdoers but user-made errors can be a probable security issue.
    Accessibility: both of them support File Transfer Protocol (FTP) but SSH is only possible with Linux servers.

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