Whats the difference between Linux web hosting and Windows web hosting?

Cynthia · 01-28-2010, 11:42 AM

Heya Please tell em what the difference is between linux web hosting and windows web hosting. I made my site by dreamweaver does that affect either of the 2 i should choose please tell me thanx!

Daybee · 01-30-2010, 04:34 AM

I think linux webhosting just gives you more personal control over the server when it comes to scalability, security, and other technical stuff. When it comes to uploading files on to the host, either one will work fine imo.

joshuthomas · 01-30-2010, 11:53 AM

major differences

- linux is more secure
- linux would not run ASP scripts
- almost all stuffs are opensource on lin
- lix is more secure

cheers

camilo.nevarez · 01-30-2010, 09:34 PM

it all just depends on what type of scripting you use or plan to use. windows servers run proprietary languages like ASP COLDFUSION and stuff.. and linux runs like PERL PHP y'know?

jonweb2009 · 02-03-2010, 03:57 PM

linux hosting - the server runs with linux operating system
windows hosting - the server runs with windows operating system

since u created you website in dreamweaver, it should be just html. so both hosting will not affect

hostsdepot · 02-05-2010, 11:35 PM

.asp, .NET, access will be supported by window linux system;

Both systems support your static html files.

Linux server is more reliable.

Fred Benjamin · 03-11-2010, 05:31 AM

Windows and Linux often use two different web server applications. Windows sites use the Windows IIS server, while nearly all Linux sites use Apache.Linux sites focus on PHP, Perl and other open-source script languages for server side scripting. Windows-based sites use ,NET and ASP technologies. They might also offer support for PHP.Linux sites offer MySQL as the database for back-end content storage. Windows sites will probably offer SQL Server, though some offer the Windows versions of MySQL as well.

zenotom · 03-22-2010, 03:17 AM

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keveenjones · 03-26-2010, 11:58 AM

Linux has been standard for network operating system and linux has matures into a very fast and very secure and reliable system.
Microsoft has flagship operating system and expanded what it can do over the system.

Main and biggest advantages to choose a linux based hosting is cost. because there are nominal licensing fees, and most of the software available to the linux platform is free so user can easily download and use that software , it costs less for a host to run a Linux based server.

Microsoft windows hosting operating costs tend to be higher when running windows due to increased hardware requirements and Microsoft’s licensing fees and their restrictions.

For usability purpose windows based hosting is better than linux based hosting.

jackson.son9 · 04-29-2010, 12:10 PM

Windows and Linux often use two different web server applications. Windows sites use the Windows IIS server, while nearly all Linux sites use Apache.

Linux sites focus on PHP, Perl and other open-source script languages for server side scripting. Windows-based sites use ,NET and ASP technologies. They might also offer support for PHP.

Linux sites offer MySQL as the database for backend content storage. Windows sites will probably offer SQL Server, though some offer the Windows versions of MySQL as well.

There shouldn’t be any difference between the two if you use strict web standards in your HTML. However, you need to be aware of the fact that, since Dreamweaver is a Windows-only product, it may insert some non-standard things into your HTML. Frontpage also does this.

As long as you stick to accepted web standards and don’t use any Windows-centric stuff in your site, you should have no problems with either one.

01-28-2010, 11:42 AM	#1
Cynthia Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 39	Whats the difference between Linux web hosting and Windows web hosting? Heya Please tell em what the difference is between linux web hosting and windows web hosting. I made my site by dreamweaver does that affect either of the 2 i should choose please tell me thanx! __________________ Myspace Layouts \| The Pimps

01-30-2010, 11:53 AM	#3
joshuthomas Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: India Posts: 36	major differences - linux is more secure - linux would not run ASP scripts - almost all stuffs are opensource on lin - lix is more secure cheers __________________ Web & Graphic Design Blog *Submit to PR4 Directory: Free Submission * Approval in 24 Hrs * Do Follow Linkbacks**

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jonweb2009 Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 60	linux hosting - the server runs with linux operating system windows hosting - the server runs with windows operating system since u created you website in dreamweaver, it should be just html. so both hosting will not affect __________________ HTML PHOTOSHOP ASP.NET, JAVASCRIPT WEB DESIGN TUTORIALS. www.tutorialriver.com

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hostsdepot New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	.asp, .NET, access will be supported by window linux system; Both systems support your static html files. Linux server is more reliable. __________________ $7.47 .com; $6.49 .net; $1.99 .info and $3.4/mo for 10GB web hosting upto 15% discount @ web hosting Directory Home Business Directory - 2000 Free Directories

03-11-2010, 05:31 AM	#7
Fred Benjamin New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Windows and Linux often use two different web server applications. Windows sites use the Windows IIS server, while nearly all Linux sites use Apache.Linux sites focus on PHP, Perl and other open-source script languages for server side scripting. Windows-based sites use ,NET and ASP technologies. They might also offer support for PHP.Linux sites offer MySQL as the database for back-end content storage. Windows sites will probably offer SQL Server, though some offer the Windows versions of MySQL as well. __________________ web conferencing software \| online training

01-30-2010, 04:34 AM	#2
Daybee New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	I think linux webhosting just gives you more personal control over the server when it comes to scalability, security, and other technical stuff. When it comes to uploading files on to the host, either one will work fine imo.

01-30-2010, 09:34 PM	#4
camilo.nevarez Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Downey, California Posts: 43	it all just depends on what type of scripting you use or plan to use. windows servers run proprietary languages like ASP COLDFUSION and stuff.. and linux runs like PERL PHP y'know?

03-26-2010, 11:58 AM	#9
keveenjones New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	Linux has been standard for network operating system and linux has matures into a very fast and very secure and reliable system. Microsoft has flagship operating system and expanded what it can do over the system. Main and biggest advantages to choose a linux based hosting is cost. because there are nominal licensing fees, and most of the software available to the linux platform is free so user can easily download and use that software , it costs less for a host to run a Linux based server. Microsoft windows hosting operating costs tend to be higher when running windows due to increased hardware requirements and Microsoft’s licensing fees and their restrictions. For usability purpose windows based hosting is better than linux based hosting. __________________ acekard 2i

04-29-2010, 12:10 PM	#10
jackson.son9 Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 21	Windows and Linux often use two different web server applications. Windows sites use the Windows IIS server, while nearly all Linux sites use Apache. Linux sites focus on PHP, Perl and other open-source script languages for server side scripting. Windows-based sites use ,NET and ASP technologies. They might also offer support for PHP. Linux sites offer MySQL as the database for backend content storage. Windows sites will probably offer SQL Server, though some offer the Windows versions of MySQL as well. There shouldn’t be any difference between the two if you use strict web standards in your HTML. However, you need to be aware of the fact that, since Dreamweaver is a Windows-only product, it may insert some non-standard things into your HTML. Frontpage also does this. As long as you stick to accepted web standards and don’t use any Windows-centric stuff in your site, you should have no problems with either one.

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