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Web Hosting - Windows vs. Linux

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Unsure which to choose?

Both Windows & Linux support all standard hosting features so select the operating system you're most familiar with.

Windows web hosting

Linux web hosting

Windows is generally the choice for hosting web content that uses ASP.NET or ASP with Microsoft SQL Server database connectivity.

All plans offer extensive features including:
• ASP.NET, ASP, PHP & Perl scripting
• Microsoft SQL Server, Access & MySQL
• FREE fully managed firewalls
• Full daily tape backups
• Multiple POP3 email addresses
• Unlimited DNS & monitoring services
• 1 hour onsite hardware guarantee
• No long-term contracts

Linux is generally the choice for hosting web content that uses JSP, PHP, Perl or Python with MySQL database connectivity.

All plans offer extensive features including:
• JSP, PHP, Perl and Python scripting
• MySQL Server
• FREE fully managed firewalls
• Full daily tape backups
• Multiple POP3 email addresses
• Unlimited DNS & monitoring services
• 1 hour onsite hardware guarantee
• No long-term contracts

Learn more about Windows and Linux features.

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