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Not sure which to select?
The majority of web sites hosted on the Internet are hosted on Linux servers, yet
Windows hosting serves the needs of a rapidly growing group of powerful and
complex web hosting sites and applications. There is a common misconception that
web masters using a Windows PC must use a Windows based hosting plan. This could
not be further from the truth! For most web sites, a Linux package is all the web
hosting you will ever need, but if you are planning to use something like Active
Server Pages, .NET or plug into a Microsoft Access or SQL database, you're going
to want to Windows hosting plan.
If you had to ask
In most cases a Linux server plan is going to be the best choice for you. Good
news too, for the Linux plans come pre-packed with a few more user-friendly
features.
When It matters - ASP (Active Server Pages), .NET or PHP
Many Web sites are developed using more advanced scripting languages other than
basic html. A few of the most commonly used scripting languages are ASP or PHP.
While it is possible to run any language on both platforms, PHP is typically
associated with Linux, while ASP and .NET is associated with Windows.
When It matters - Your Database of Choice
Another common reason one may choose a Windows hosting environment over a Linux
environment is their use of a particular database with their web site. A very
common Linux database is MySQL. Most Windows hosting users will typically use
either Microsoft Access or MS SQL Server as their database.
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