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12-03-2013, 09:05 AM #1New Member
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Linux vs. Windows for a Win user
I'm about to hire some php developer to set my website. I know it's a neverending argument but does it affect if I choose a linux or a windows based hosting? it's on the same price. as a windows user could it help me to handle anything? as I mentioned it's on the same price so money doesn't matter now.
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12-03-2013, 09:18 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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If you're developing with PHP/MySQL and not .net/MSSQL there is no clear cut advantage to Windows. Being a windows users doesn't really hinder/help you with either option since this is shared hosting.
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12-03-2013, 09:22 AM #3New Member
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got it! thanks a lot!
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12-03-2013, 10:02 AM #4Web Host Reviewer
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The biggest difference between Windows and Linux is the way permissions are issued.
Linux is slutty -- very loose and free. Sometimes easy to take advantage of.
Windows is a prude. Try anything hinky, and you'll get slapped.
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12-03-2013, 11:40 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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True. Windows typically will be bundled with more robust email hosting as well (not always, but generally).
The flexibility of Linux file permissions could be looked at as a pro or con depending on the project, but default permissions are definitely not as strong. Good point.WHMEasyBackup.com - Take Control Of Your Backups!
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12-03-2013, 11:57 AM #6Junior Guru Wannabe
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I assume that you mean by saying your a "windows" user is that your laptop/desktop OS is windows? If yes then there are no disadvantage what so ever. I do suggest that you go with linux. Even if, on your circumstances right now, the prices are the same. Odds are after a few months, a year you will need a better hosting, or need to move to another hosting and commonly Linux hosting is cheaper than Windows. It's also a good way to get yourself familiarize with how linux work.
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12-04-2013, 02:27 PM #7Newbie
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PHP can be made to run well on Windows, but it starts to creak a bit under high load. If you're administering the server yourself and you know Windows then there's some merit in sticking with PHP on Windows. For any other reason, use Linux.
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12-04-2013, 03:24 PM #8Web Host Reviewer
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12-04-2013, 03:44 PM #9Newbie
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Don't get me wrong, it's fine for many things and I know plenty of people who do use WAMP. The recent performance improvements that came about when Microsoft waded in have made a big difference. But under load, my clients are still telling me that Windows is too slow when compared with Linux on like-for-like tin.
I'm not a Windows basher, by the way.
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12-04-2013, 04:20 PM #10Web Host Reviewer
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Why would anybody run WAMP? The reason to use Windows = IIS. Otherwise use Linux.
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12-04-2013, 04:26 PM #11Newbie
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12-04-2013, 11:24 PM #12Web Hosting Guru
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Check what each server support.
Windows hosting does not support PHP and MySQL in generalAlex - info[@]serverhk.org
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12-05-2013, 12:36 AM #14Web Host Reviewer
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12-05-2013, 01:03 AM #15Web Hosting Guru
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I indeed mean hosting providers like to set packages like
Windows Hosting
xxGB Storage
xxTB Bandwidth
Support ASP, ASP.net
Support MSSQL
Linux Hosting
xxGB Storage
xxTB Bandwidth
Support PHP 5
Support MySQL 5
I was more concerned on the default package
On many control panels, Admin can enable/disable PHP and MySQL at Windows Hosting server.
One reason of doing so is to save $$$ as Linux is free.
I did not say Windows cannot run PHP well.Alex - info[@]serverhk.org
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