Choose your server's operating system/platform (FreeBSD
or Windows 2000)
Important: One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to run UNIX
on your own computer in order for you to host your site on UNIX platform. That is not
true. Which operating system you run on your computer is irrelevant in making your
decision. This means that if you are running Windows98 or Windows®2000 on your computer,
you can still choose UNIX.
Ease of use:
Over the years, many resources have been poured into both UNIX and
Windows®2000 platforms to make hosting as easy as possible. Today, there are no
differences in terms of ease of use between these platforms. If you are an advanced user
who prefers to work in shell environment, then UNIX is your choice. However, if you are a
beginner, you will find both platforms user friendly, especially with a help of Hostset's
control panel, SiteControl.
Reliability:
The industry consensus is that UNIX is more reliable. However, Hostset has
made sure that the reliability of the Windows®2000 platform closely matches that of
UNIX's. What this means is that you can make your decision based on the differences in
features rather than on reliability.
Speed:
There is no difference in terms of speed between the two platforms.
Functionality:
This is where two platforms differ the most. There isn’t much that
can be achieved in one platform that can’t be on the other one. The main difference
is how the end is achieved. For example, if you need a database driven web site, you can
choose either PHP/MySQL combination under UNIX or ASP+/MS SQL combination under
Windows®2000. The trend is for solutions to be supported in both platforms. For example,
Microsoft FrontPage, one of the most popular web site editors out there, is supported on
both UNIX and Windows®2000.
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