CPWebHosting.net does not want to compare the Linux with the windows as both sides have its strengths and weaknesses. There is a general consideration that Linux is more stable and secure. Linux can handle high number of processes at the same time with more stablility.
Linux is open source and available almost free of cost, so if you compare the
hosting prices of linux they are comparatively very less. On
CPWebHosting you can find
shared linux hosting with 500 MB diskspace and 20 GB bandwidth cost you $3.95 per month compared to the same on windows cost you $10.95.
Linux Hosting price is almost 3 times less than that
Windows Hosting.
To view shared hosting prices on CPWebHosting:
Linux Basic Unix Plan
http://www.cpwebhosting.net/web_hosting/BasicUnix.htm
Linux Budget Unix Plan
http://www.cpwebhosting.net/web_hosting/BudgetUnix.htm
Windows Shared Hosting Plan
http://www.cpwebhosting.net/web_hosting/BasicWindows.htm
Choosing the right hosting platform (Linux or Windows) depends on the needs.
Most of the sites do compare hosting on Linux vs Windows platforum, and they do reveal that, 70% of the market share is of Apache and 30% is comprised of Microsoft, Sun, NCSA and others. There are reasons why Linux is more favorable platform:
- Reliability : Linux is consdiered to be more reliable.
- Functionality : For your dynamic websites, you can choose PHP/MySQL combination under Linux.
- Security : Linux is considered to be more secure.
Host your website on the
Linux hosting, use the above given links to view the hosting plans offered by us.