Windows and Linux operating systems
What is an operating system and why is it important?
An operating system is the program that, after initially being loaded into the computer, manages all the other programs in that computer.
We offer Windows and Linux operating systems. It is important to know the difference between the two operating systems, so that you can choose the one which best suits your business.
Windows has an easy to use interface and also benefits from having global familiarity, which is the reason why it has become the ‘standard’ operating system for most businesses’ servers.
There are a large amount of commercial applications available for the Windows operating system, and it integrates well with other Microsoft applications. Windows also provides a suitable platform for serving up websites, files and streaming media.
If you want to use specific applications such as Access, Cold Fusion, ASP, Net and Microsoft SQL, then the Windows operating system should be used. All of these require Microsoft Windows to run them smoothly.
The Linux operating system is an open operating system, which means the source code is freely available. Technologies such as CGI, Perl, C++, MySQL and PHP are used by Linux hosting. This is because UNIX and Linux are essentially the same since Linux is actually a UNIX derivative.
Therefore Linux hosting runs on widely differing hardware platforms and there are thousands of applications that can run on it.
The IT industry has started to contribute to the development of Linux, although volunteers all over the world mainly develop it.
To find out how dedicated server hosting on Microsoft Windows 2003 or Linux can enhance your online business call now on 0800 4584545 or leave your details to request more information.
