Linux vs Windows Servers

All Zamaco hosting plans offer you the choice of Linux or Microsoft server platform technology. Both formats will work on any PC and are capable of powering all sizes of websites.

Linux or Microsoft - both can work for you!

The operating system that you use on your computer should not be the deciding factor for your choice of hosting platform. All Zamaco hosting plans 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.

Linux hosting

Linux is widely considered to be the best operating system for web hosting servers. Characteristically reliable, stable and efficient, Linux has been proven in the most demanding web and mail server environments.

If you plan to incorporate work that uses PHP, Perl, MySQL or other applications, 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 sites that offer interaction via enquiry forms, online purchasing and other e-commerce functions.

Programs such as Microsoft FrontPage® can also be successfully used with Linux technology as FrontPage Extensions are offered with all Linux hosting plans.

Microsoft hosting

Microsoft should be your choice of platform if you plan on utilising Active Server Pages (ASP) 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.

Supported Features Comparison Table (Linux vs Windows)
MS FrontPage® Extensions
Macromedia® Flash
RealAudio/Video
CGI-script
Perl
PHP
MySQL
Site-Builder Tools
E-Commerce Tools
ASP, ASP.NET
MS SQL
» More advanced windows & linux supported features.