 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
|
HOME |
|
CREDIT CARDS |
|
LONG DISTANCE |
|
INTERNET |
|
LOANS |
|
CELL PHONES |
|
INSURANCE |
|
BANKING |
|
KNOWLEDGE |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||||||||||
 |
|
 |
 |
|
:: HOME :: CREDIT CARDS :: LONG DISTANCE :: INTERNET SERVICE :: LOANS :: CELL PHONES :: INSURANCE :: ONLINE BANKING :: KNOWLEDGE :: WEB HOSTING · Main Page · Alphabetical List · Dedicated Servers · Domain Registration · Online Advertising · Tips & Advice - New! · Pick the Right Host · Web Hosting FAQ · Web Hosting Glossary · Info & Resources :: MORE |
|
 |
|
|
|
Web Hosting Tips and Advice Center Topic: Unix Vs. Linux Vs. Windows Web Hosting See the subtopics menu for tips and advice about Unix vs. Linux vs. Windows hosting platforms. For additional information about web hosting, see the topic list directly below.
 Linux vs. Unix HostingIs there a difference between Linux and Unix hosting? The bottom line is that there is no difference between Linux and UNIX. As a matter of fact, the bottom line is that UNIX is not used very often, if at all, to host websites. However, the free and open source offshoot of UNIX called Linux, is. Unix is an old operating system that has influenced every modern operating system. It is very powerful and flexible, and it directly spawned Linux, which was developed by Linus Torvalds. Linus wrote Linux with the intent to never charge for it, and thus, one of the most famous operating systems was born. Linux, because it is both very powerful and free to use, is the hosting choice for many small hosting companies who can't afford to pay for the Microsoft Server operating system. ^ Back to top About Linux Web HostingWhat kind of special applications are required to run a linux webhost? Linux based web hosting is both easier and harder to operate than Windows based hosting. It is easier because Linux comes with all of the standard software packages needed to host a website, whereas hosting under Windows requires Microsoft Server, along with other packages that aren't included, and can often be very expensive. In contrast, Windows hosting is simple and straightforward to set up and configure, while Linux tends to be difficult and very deatiled to set up, and it is easy to make a mistake that will require a reinstallation, or worse, allow unauthorized access to the computer via a security breach. In short, Linux doesn't require any special applications, but it can require special talent. ^ Back to top Linux Web Hosting AdvantagesWhy should I choose Linux hosting? The advantage to Linux over another software solution like Microsoft server is that it is free to use, and there is a large community of people who are actively involved in developing, maintaining and helping with it. Linux can be quickly set up, and comes with all of the software needed to host a webpage. All you have to do is install it, do a bit of configuration, plug in an internet cable, and you're hosting a website. It can really be that easy. ^ Back to top Linux Web Hosting DifficultiesIs it hard to set up a linux web hosting server? Linux, as popular as it is, is still not very intuitive to set up. Over the years, as it has garnered more and more mainstream attention, linux has become easier to setup, but is not at the level of ease as other operating systems. Setting up linux to be a webserver can be tricky, especially since configuring the firewall that is built in is oftentimes a command line procedure, which can scare many people away from it altogether. However, there are a lot of resources available on the internet for those who are interested and persistant enough to pursue it. ^ Back to top Security of Linux/Unix HostingIs Linux/Unix hosting as secure as Windows hosting? Although linux/unix can be harder for novices to configure, the truth is that the security on a linux/unix web server is as secure or more so than that on a Windows server. But the server must be properly configured. Because of the open source nature of the linux operating system, there are thousands of eyes viewing the code, constantly updating and improving it, and very aware to any vulnerabilities that might arise. With popular linux distributations (also called flavors) such as Ubuntu, Knoppix, or Fedora, there are updates and patches released so quickly after flaws are found that, if the server administrator is paying attention, they can fix any problems before they can be exploited. In short, yes, linux/unix hosting is just as secure - if not more so - than Windows hosting. ^ Back to top The Life of UnixWhy is Unix not used anymore? Unix does not exist anymore in mainstream computing as anything more than a relic, or some underlying code in some operating systems. The main impact of its life can be seen in the influence it had over operating systems like Linux, which was derived from Unix. Unix also forms the underpinnings of the Macintosh operating system. Unix is not used anymore mainly because it is not needed as technology has increased dramatically since its inception. However, the legacy of Unix has not died, and its life in that regard will live on for many years. ^ Back to top Unix/Linux Power RequirementsHow much power does a Linux/Unix system require? Unlike a Microsoft Windows environment, both Linux and Unix environments do not require a graphical user interface (GUI) to operate. This means that the power that the computer would have had to use to generate the GUI can instead be channeled towards hosting the website, resulting in faster speeds for both the server and the users accessing the server. Linux varies slightly from Unix in this regard, because although Unix can be run only without a GUI, many Linux variants can run with a GUI enabled, allowing novice users to more easily find their way around on the system. ^ Back to top
^ Back to top |
|
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
Home | Banking | Cell Phones | Credit Cards | Insurance | Internet Access | Loans | Long Distance | More About | Articles | Blog | Bookmark | Contact | FAQ | Glossary | Knowledge | Search | Site map | Tell a friend |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
||
|
|