Hi,

Since Linux or Unix hosting packages are typically cheaper than Windows based servers, they are normally the choice for many businesses. If you are not familiar with Linux or Unix, there are some points that you will need to keep in mind before you select a Unix based host.

# Telnet and SSH : If you like having the ability to use Telnet to monitor, run or perform tasks on your server, than Unix is your clear choice. Telnet is not supported on a Windows platform.
# Applications : More applications, such as CGI, PERL, MySQL and other languages were developed in Unix. This means that you will be able to run more applications on your site than you would if you selected a Windows platform.
# Performance : Unix servers work very well, and very quickly. Less system resources are required, which translates into less bandwidth and RAM usage for your site, which can be very helpful.
# Scalability : More applications work on a Unix platform and you will have more choices to develop your site in many different directions if you select this type of hosting package.
# Cost : Unix is a free platform, which means that your hosting company will not have to purchase the operating system for your server.