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Hosting companies provide their services for different operating systems: either '''Windows''' or '''Linux'''. People are not sure which one to choose.
Are there any particular  sites that require only '''Windows hosting'''? Are there any restriction on '''Linux servers'''? Does it actually matter whether to use '''Linux''' or '''Windows''' hosting?
In this article we'll try to shed some light on this point.

To start with, we would like to state that there are no such notions as right or wrong decision in the world of hosting, there are only decisions made without sufficient information and prior analysis. Before making any decisions about your future webhost you should consider all options.

Both '''Windows''' and '''Linux''' allow you to host your site on the net. However, there are some differences between them. Neither of them is better as they both have their own advantages. Most people are able to use a '''Linux webhosting plan''' without any problems. On the other hand, some people might need to run '''Windows-based web applications''' for their sites, which are not supported by '''Linux servers'''.

You'll be able to use '''PHP, Ruby, Perl, Python, or CGI scripting''' on the '''Linux servers'''. If you're going to use '''ASP''' or '''ASP.NET''', then choose a '''Windows Hosting''' account. 


'''Linux servers''' are more reliable, cheaper and more user-friendly than '''Windows hosting server'''. 
In case you need to run Windows site applications, a Windows webhosting plan would be the best thing to consider.


Before choosing a proper type of hosting system, analyze the programs/software/applications you'll need to run for your site.

'''Note:''' The type of hosting server you choose has nothing to do with the operating system you run on your PC.
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