Linux vs. Microsoft
Powering impressive websites
Both can work for you
The operating system that you use on your computer should not govern your choice of hosting platform. All 1&1 packages come with FTP access and a wide range of web page publishing options. If, for example, your computer runs on Microsoft® Windows®, you are not obligated to choose Microsoft web hosting.
Compare the advantages
Both technologies are suitable for beginners, professional web developers, and everyone in between, but it is essential to choose the technology that is more suited to your style of web building. Each technology has its own distinct advantages for users.
- Linux hosting
Linux is considered to be the popular operating system for web hosting servers.
If you plan to incorporate work that uses PHP, Perl or MySQL, Linux is the solution you should choose. Linux is also ideal for the kind of websites that display information as a brochure, in newsletter format or as data sheets. Linux works well for 'brochure-ware' sites that offer interaction via inquiry forms, online purchasing and other e-commerce functions.
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Microsoft should be your choice of platform if you plan on utilizing Active Server Pages or other Microsoft applications to design your web pages.
MS hosting also offers an advantage if you wish to incorporate searchable databases into your website. The Microsoft platform delivers reduced development time and better functionality for databases.
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