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April 10, 2008

Core of the Windows Operating System

Recent versions of Windows are founded on a 32 bit operating system. The structure of its core may result in compatibility concerns when it comes to applications, specifically scripted for 16 bit operating systems based on DOS from older Windows versions.

April 10, 2008

Windows Security

One of the biggest deficiencies of Unix web hosting is the threat of a hostile system takeover by hackers.

April 10, 2008

The Upside of Windows Hosting

Windows has been forced to play catch up to Linux in the world of web hosting, but has done an exceptional job nevertheless. Users are quickly learning that the use of this platform is very capable of producing quality websites on both a personal and business level.

April 10, 2008

Windows Web Hosting Scripting and ASP

Just like the Linux service, Windows web hosting is able to support a variety of different scripts. The common options are PHP and ASP. Mostly all web hosting platforms use the PHP language while ASP is exclusive to Windows. 

April 10, 2008

FrontPage Feature

nother notable perk of Windows hosting is the use of FrontPage. FrontPage is another one of Microsoft’s dynamic creations. This popular tool utilizes a vibrant GUI interface that makes managing a website very simple. FrontPage is based on the WYSIWYG editor.

April 10, 2008

Windows vs Linux

More often than not you will find more individuals knocking Windows opposed to Linux. This is mainly because of price and the system’s documented past of security problems. Windows does have a huge upside though.

April 10, 2008

Linux and Web Hosting

In your search for a website you will encounter several types of hosting on a variety of different platforms. The choice is yours depending on personal goals and what you hope to achieve with your site. Choose from shared to multiple domains, free to paid hosting.

April 10, 2008

The Design of Linux Hosting

The design of a Linux web hosting platform is known to be rather airtight. Very few system infections, such as viruses and Trojans have been reported by users. In cases where this has occurred, the following factors played a part:

April 10, 2008

Advantages of Linux Hosting

Linux web hosting offers many advantages over its competitors; these are based on a reliable service, tight security, enhanced capability and last but not least, price.

April 10, 2008

Disadvantages of Linux Hosting

The biggest knock on Linux web hosting has been its inability to embrace applications created by Windows. This includes components such as ASP scripting, modules and files extensions as they were specifically designed to function with Microsoft products.

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