Linux Web Hosting

August 03, 2010

Why is Linux Web Hosting so Popular?

Hosting plans are not dictated by the end user's wants and needs, but instead are dictated by the cost and reliability of the servers that can be purchased and leased by the hosting company themselves. Thus Linux is growing in popularity for the reasons outlined in this article.

April 27, 2010

Why is Linux Web Hosting Cheaper than Windows Web Hosting?

In the web hosting industry there are two main flavors -Windows web hosting and Linux web hosting, with the latter being the less expensive. Many people choose Linux web hosting based solely on the economical price, however there is much more to the comparison between the two.

April 20, 2010

Four Drawbacks of Linux Server Hosting

Linux and Windows server hosting are the two main operating systems that support server hosting. While each operating system has its advantages, there are also a few drawbacks of each.

April 06, 2010

Advantages of Linux Server Hosting

Linux server hosting and Windows server hosting are in constant head to head competition for overall best platform. Each offer their individual strengths and weaknesses.

December 02, 2009

Why Choose Red Hat Linux?

There are many different flavors of Linux to choose from.  Some are very popular while others are less well known but as just as efficient.  Choosing a distribution can be quite overwhelming, but in this article we will explain why you may want to pick Red Hat

November 26, 2009

What is the Best Distribution of Linux?

Linux comes in a wide variety of flavors, better known as distributions.  Such an array can make choosing between them very difficult for both the experienced administrator as well as the new user migrating from a different operating system.  Making a decision

September 29, 2009

Choosing a Linux Platform for Your Hosting Needs

If you are the least bit familiar with the web hosting business, then you have probably heard of a piece of software called Linux.  Originally created in 1991, Linux quickly became one of the most widely used operating systems on the market, emerging as a viable

September 25, 2009

The Linux OS: Perfect for the Hosting Environment

Linux is a prime example of how the open-source revolution has reached the pinnacle of software development.  Based off the Unix operating system, its source code is freely available, meaning it can be used, modified and redistributed at no cost.  The main kernel

August 11, 2009

What Type of Linux are You?

Originally released in 1991, Linux is becoming an increasingly popular choice as a desktop operating system.  More home users are coming to discover that it makes a solid alternative to Windows and Mac OS X.  While Linux is just making its way into homes, it has

August 10, 2009

Battle of the Hosting Platforms: Windows vs. Linux vs. Mac

With the Mac OS X being increasingly used in the server environment, many are now adding new wind to the debate of which platform is better for web hosting: Windows, Linux or Mac?  Believe it or not, this battle is getting even more difficult to call as each

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