Windows 2003 or Redhat Linux?

Are you confused of which hosting platform one should you choose? Linux or Windows? Below are the major differences between the two that you should consider in making your final decision. In the process, we have also tried to dispel any common misconceptions regarding these platforms.

Important:
You do not have to run Linux on your own computer in order for you to host your site on Linux platform. The operating system you run on your computer is irrelevant in making your decision. This means that if you are running Windows or Mac on your computer, you can still choose Redhat Linux.

Ease of use:
There are no differences in terms of ease of use between these platforms as many resources have been poured into both Redhat Linux and Windows platforms to make hosting as easy as possible. If you are an advanced user who prefers to work in shell environment, then Redhat Linux is your choice. On the other hand, Windows will be needed if you are using Active Server Pages (ASP), ASP.NET, ColdFusion or MS SQL.

Reliability:
The industry consensus is that Linux server is more reliable. However, your decision should based on the differences in features rather than on reliability.

Speed:
There is no difference in terms of speed between the two platforms.

Functionality:
This is where Windows and Linux differ the most. The main difference is how the end is achieved. For example, you can choose either PHP/MySQL combination under Linux or ASP/MS SQL combination under Windows if you need a database driven web site. However, Microsoft FrontPage, is supported on both Linux and Windows.

Price:
Logictron offers the same price plans for both platforms.