Comparison of Windows with UNIX

[Nile Hadwards]

Web sites that are hosted on UNIX and Windows servers can be accessed universally. The difference between the two operating system lies in terms of the software they provide to server data. Windows can always provide better software services for all purposes. In terms of reliability, UNIX is just a few steps ahead since it is known to be extremely stable and does run for years without rebooting. However, Windows can manage to meet the requirements of modern websites far better than UNIX.

Windows is used where Microsoft products are into application like, MS Access databases, ASP for delivering dynamic content, and Vb Script for site enhancements. UNIX is not devised to accommodate the mentioned technologies. Therefore those who are in need of these technologies will ultimately have to depend on Windows. Moreover what UNIX provides, is already there with Windows.

[Jerin]

UNIX or LINUX based hosting is more stable, performs faster and more compatible than Windows hosting. You only need Windows hosting if you are going to developing your applications in .NET or Visual Basic, or some other windows based programming/ scripting lanuages.