Linux is an open source Operating System, which does not need high licensing fees like other propriety software and Operating Systems. It is one of the most reliable and stable Operating Systems in the market. You are free to download and use it without spending a penny.
Benefits Of Linux Hosting
* Linux web hosting is economical and cheaper due to open source and free licensing, usually Linux hosting packages are cheaper as compared to window hosting packages.
* Linux is a strong and reliable operating system on server side, servers can stay up for months and some time years without any reboot. One of my server stayed up and still up from 1.5 year, WOW! Which is impossible in Windows.
* Linux is easy and has many products that run cross platform which means you can run Apache web server on your windows machine.
* Linux hosting is more secure and reliable, it has very less security holes as compared to windows, also you are free from the tension of viruses.
* Linux provide more control, as it is open source and you are able to compile and customize it according to your needs.
Benefits Of Window Hosting
MS Windows is a user friendly Operating System, which runs good on client side but need improvement in server architecture. Normally Windows hosting plans have high cost as compared to Linux hosting because of licensing fee.
* If you have developed your website in .net or asp dot net than you have no choice but to go with Windows hosting.
* MS SQL proved stronger and reliable database engine for large databases as compared to MYSQL, but definitely it requires licensing fee for it. If you have large database size than better choose MS SQL and go for Windows hosting.
* If you are not a command line fan and feel comfortable on GUI, than Windows hosting is right choice for you.
On the basis of my personal experience I would recommend Linux web hosting to small business, as it is more economical and secure comparatively.
Good luck!
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Bunny Adam
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