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RE: what's the best OS for web hosting

Carlos — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:42:02 GMT

I suggest Debian or CentOS Linux. It can do all of those.

RE: what's the best OS for web hosting

Wally Bugg — Sat, 27 May 2006 10:01:52 GMT

Hi Gibby!
:) I just started using Linux (PCLinuxOS) last month. Love it.

I did a bit of research regarding security issues with LINUX vs ANY BRAND Microsoft Windows. I believe I have made an extraordinarily good choice going to Linux.

Read about it here:
Linux VS Microsoft Server Security

Please read the entire article. It will be an astonishing eye-opener

:cool: The learning curve for Linux is not all that steep and it is fun. The security is awesome. :D On my WinXP I have EIGHT (8) programs just for security :w00t:. On this Linux OS I have two security programs: a fire wall and antivirus. :)

There are several nice Linux live CD brands out there.

RE: what's the best OS for web hosting

kindofabuzz — Wed, 24 May 2006 19:38:42 GMT

Linux. It's free.

what's the best OS for web hosting

gibby — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:18:58 GMT

I'm going to be buying my own server and running my own web hosting business. If I buy Windows Server 2003, what's the best edition I should buy?

Here's what I need it to do:

-web hosting (obviously)
-FTP capabilities
-Remote login
-Email hosting
-Compatibility with a typical Database Management System
-maybe also used as a DNS

If I was going for performance, what should I get?

If I was going for cost, what should I get?

Thanks for any advice.