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    is linux better than windows for server thanks

    why is linux better than windows for a server thanks

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    This is the most open ended question ever.

    What do you want to use the server for exactly?

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    Hi

    its purely depends on your requirement,

    http://cityblogger.com/archives/2007...r-than-windows

    check 101 reasons why linux is better..
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    You need 10 posts and 7 days old account I think.
    I personally think Linux is better for 75%+ servers
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    why is linux better than windows for a server thanks
    I think it depends what you need it for, I believe though that windows servers have greater security not from my own use though almost all banks use windows servers... and other larger companies such as news sites etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crucialsupport View Post
    I think it depends what you need it for, I believe though that windows servers have greater security not from my own use though almost all banks use windows servers... and other larger companies such as news sites etc.
    While I personally can't stand Windows for servers, my stance on the issue is "use what you're comfortable with". If you learn to secure, update, and firewall Windows servers and are completely clueless at the care+feeding required with Linux servers, you are in no way more secure by running Linux.

    In my humble opinion (and I have no stats or facts to back this up, so take it with a grain of salt) Linux/Unix servers run by clueless admins make just as many headaches on the internet as Windows servers run by clueless admins - remember we're discounting the malware caused by client machines, which far eclipses the damage caused by all forms of servers.

    As far as banks and other companies, I'm not sure about this... I believe it's because when they pay Microsoft for a full product, they have someone on the hook commercially to support it. Even with, for example, RHEL, I don't think Redhat put themselves on the line the way Microsoft do because at the end of the day it's just commercial support for free software. In order to get a full product, you have to hit up several different vendors - Microsoft offer the OS, the database, the communications software, etc. I think that is more attractive to these kinds of entities than any security record.
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    Just happen to read this article on "101 reasons why Linux is better than Windows"
    http://cityblogger.com/archives/2007...r-than-windows
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    That list smacks of fanboyism. Re: #67 on that list:

    http://xkcd.com/619/
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    for hosting niche, its kind of better, it uses less resources and php/mysql/perl/apache runs better on it.

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    100% Linux, unless you need something coded specifically for windows. Such as ASP... If its not coded specifically for windows, just go Linux and avoid the headaches.

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    Silly question, you can do everything you can on the other but its as good as the system administrator makes it.

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    They provide different system environment and module.So they perform different on your different requests.
    One more,Windows is always more expensive than Linux hosting.
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    Well each have their place. There's folks who develop on windows specifically for windows. You can't sell those folks a linux hosting account.

    To please all types, you need to provide both platforms. Windows server 2003 is pretty damn good actually. If you are thinking one or the other, then you haven't identified your target market.

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    Most people choose linux as its cheaper to run and more people PHP/mySQL, although windows hosting can run those too. If you don't need asp.net or mssql, I recommend choosing linux hosting.
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    Unless you need something lke ASP Linux is the way to go 100%.

    Personally I hate windows server. I have had no end of trouble with it in the past! I have also found it needs rebooting like every couple of days!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hydro_Host View Post
    Unless you need something lke ASP Linux is the way to go 100%.

    Personally I hate windows server. I have had no end of trouble with it in the past! I have also found it needs rebooting like every couple of days!
    If your server needs rebooting every couple of days you're probably doing it wrong

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    LOL. It was a windows 2003 VPS.

    I don't have any problems with Linux. I hate windows anyway. Im a mac Guy.

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    Windows is aimed at a non-technical crowd, or at big businesses/government who need to be able to hold somebody accountable for problems in the OS/their environment to manage their own liability.

    *nix is preferred by technical users and small-medium businesses who need cost-effectiveness and efficiency over accountability.

    Of course, this is just how I see it . . . many exceptions to those rules outlined above.

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    Linux vs. Windows web Hosting, does it make a difference?

    its depends on your requirement,


    Linux vs. Windows web Hosting, does it make a difference?

    go here you can read differences

    developertutorials.com/web-hosting-articles/linux-vs-windows-hosting-050926/page1.html

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