Linux Web Hosting
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
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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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July 01, 2009
Unix vs. Windows Hosting
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, Unix and Linux are two entirely different systems. Linux was actually modeled after Unix, which is the oldest and one of the most widely used operating systems in the web hosting environment. This platform is
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June 17, 2009
Recognizing the Linux Advantage
If you are interested in Linux web hosting yet feel that your copy of Windows will get in the way, don't worry because you're in the clear. In fact, there is no relation to the operating system running on your PC and the one operating in the web hosting
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May 15, 2009
Hardening Your Linux Server
When it comes to your server, security should be viewed as a thorough process, not simply results you achieve. This process is naturally difficult and even more so when factoring in the wide variety of components involved in the typical setup. The key to
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May 12, 2009
Linux and Unix-like Options for Dedicated Hosting
When it comes time for a dedicated server, one of the hardest decisions you will have to make is which platform to use. Considering its reputation, Linux is one you definitely want to consider. In this article we will talk about some of the Linux distributions
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April 01, 2009
Linux vs. Unix: Brief Comparison
Though closely associated and the terms often used interchangeably, Linux and Unix are two very distinct operating systems. The factors that set them apart could make all the difference in determining which platform is the right solution for you. This article will provide a
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March 26, 2009
Can You Spot Linux Hosting?
Familiar with the Linux operating system? When it comes to Linux hosting, you don't necessarily have to be. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to choose a Windows hosting package just because you run a Windows-based PC. In fact, the operating system
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March 24, 2009
Linux and the LAMP
Hence the name, Linux hosting revolves around the Linux platform, an operating system quite similar to Unix. The system itself was first created in 1991 by a student named Linus Torvalds at the University of Helsinki in Finland. The system was originally intended to be meant
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February 16, 2009
The Pros and Cons of Linux Hosting
As the most popular operating system, almost every personal computer user is familiar with Microsoft Windows. This system is being increasingly used in the web hosting arena as well. Although Windows is installed on the machines of many home users, this system
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