Difference in Linux and Unix

With so many things to consider when seeking a new private web host, one of the last things you want to do is to face a decision that you know nothing about. We would like to define the difference in linux and unix vs. Windows Nt operating system.

Windows NT operating system is proprietary software developed for server side infrastructure. It is compatible with all of Microsofts web applications like Front Page, PHP, mySQL, POP3 etc. If you intend to create your site using ASP, FrontPage, the .NET environment, Windows Streaming Media, Access, MSSQL, or any of the other Microsoft proprietary technologies then you probably need to use a Windows host.

There is limited support for a number of these technologies in Linux, but they can be expensive and are usually lacking in features. It is probably worth considering the fact that if you use server specific technologies and then change hosts you'll have a much harder time of it than if you use technologies that can be run on any system. Having it run generic technologies removes the need to focus on specifics and allows you to focus on the quality of service itself.

One major difference in linux anx Unix is that Linux is open source and generally free. The other difference in Linux and Unix is , well, there's not a huge difference between the two servers. Linux reportedly performs faster because Windows (as usual) attempts to offer an 'all in one' package instead of the extendable Linux implementation. You'll generally not notice a difference but if performance is of utmost importance to you then maybe this will influence your decision.

In conclusion, there is a slight difference in Linux and Unix, but if you are not an administrator, setting up your own server, then you really shouldn't worry too much about the difference. You don't need to become a programmer to own and operate a web site, you simply need a web hosting service that can answer the questions that you may have. For the novice, we recommend Unix and Linux web hosting, simply due to cost factors and ease of use.