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Windows or Linux?

Unsure which operating system is right for you? Don't worry, both Windows & Linux support all standard hosting features so select the operating system you're most familiar with. Both platforms offer an extensive set of features including the list below.

Features available on both platforms

PHP & Perl scripting
MySQL Server
FREE fully managed firewalls
Full daily tape backups

Multiple POP3 email addresses
Unlimited DNS & monitoring services
1 hour onsite hardware guarantee
No long-term contracts

Windows

Windows is generally the choice for hosting web content that uses ASP.NET or ASP with Microsoft SQL Server database connectivity.

ASP.NET & ASP
Microsoft SQL Server & Access

Linux

Linux is more suited to hosting web content that uses JSP, PHP, Perl or Python powered by a MySQL database.

JSP
Python scripting