Linux or Window Server/Host

JoshieTheMan · 07-19-2008, 07:06 PM

Cast a vote for which one would you rather to use for the server/host, linux or window. And after you cast a vote, please state why.

I vote linux server, because they are simple and best, and blazing fast.

CrzyMeg · 07-19-2008, 07:09 PM

I voted window server because it is fast.

The Highlander · 07-19-2008, 08:02 PM

Depend what you need app on server.

Pinky · 07-19-2008, 08:32 PM

I have no vote yet. I am not sure about uncertain. I never install linux on my Dell Pc yet. I think Linux is cool because it have all messenger aim, msn, yahoo, Gtalk, Jabber, facebook, myspace and more. I am waiting for everyone to post and votes. I will figure it out.

Jiro · 07-19-2008, 10:58 PM

I like linux host because it's cheaper and easier. it depends on the program. For example - if I need to do ASP, then I'll have to use windows.

Bottesini · 07-19-2008, 11:07 PM

Windows because developed by professionals and more reliable.

Linux seems amateur.

The Highlander · 07-19-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinky678

I have no vote yet. I am not sure about uncertain. I never install linux on my Dell Pc yet. I think Linux is cool because it have all messenger aim, msn, yahoo, Gtalk, Jabber, facebook, myspace and more. I am waiting for everyone to post and votes. I will figure it out.

OSX is best for messenger.

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RichardDeaf · 07-20-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

Windows because developed by professionals and more reliable.

Linux seems amateur.

I have to disagree with you, Linux is also developed by professionals too (think Redhat and Solaris for example).. I have been using FreeBSD for websites for past 12 years. Unix based (Linux/FreeBSD, etc) are MUCH more reliable and much higher uptime than Windows based webhost.

At my job, all of critical servers that process EVDO and Voice wireless calls are based on Redhat and Solaris (couples running HP Unix).. They do MUCH better job than Windows.. I have seen Windows Servers crash more often under heavy load than Unix based.

Lastly, Most linux OS are FREE and based on open-source which get bug fixes FASTER than Microsoft.

Jiro · 07-20-2008, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bottesini

Windows because developed by professionals and more reliable.

Linux seems amateur.

not at all. Linux is created by thousands and thousands of hardcore/professional programmers. The core of linux is developed by a few professional programmers. Many distros are developed by companies.

Windows are developed by poorly-managed teams of professionals. Look at MacOS X . It's based on UNIX (which Linux is based on as well) and it's far more robust and secured than Windows.

RedFox · 10-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Linux because of the security and long uptimes stretching into months or over a year. Windows gets bogged down and needs to restart in a shorter time. It also needs to restart for updates often. Linux doesn't unless it's the operating system image. Other updates on Linux just happen without needing to restart everything. The graphic stuff isn't needed for servers and with Linux, it's easy to not load the unneeded stuff. With Windows, it makes you load stuff you don't need like the GUI.

I hope that people who vote understand that it's for the use of those operating system as servers, not as desktop systems because Linux had been a good server operating system for a long time. Now it's good as a desktop one too.

***Calvin*** · 10-11-2008, 07:43 PM

Linux, Unix is more secure only by those professionals who knows what they're doing.

***Alex*** · 10-11-2008, 07:48 PM

AllDeaf is run on a Linux server.

kula23 · 10-11-2008, 07:55 PM

Linux server because they are open source, very useful to host your website and it's free than crappy M$. It's more security than M$. The developer always create new have better open source for sever so that's why I chose Linux Server.

deafskeptic · 10-11-2008, 08:57 PM

I'd pick Linux/Unix web servers sover Windows servers any day of my life.

purplecatty · 07-21-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

AllDeaf is run on a Linux server.

Linux Rocks on AD!

Catty

diehardbiker · 07-21-2009, 07:48 AM

I agreed with you completely, there are alot equipments average user may not realize is based on Linux, for example router, modems they generally use Linux. Want proof? Easy, whenever you boot up or log in, if it is really Micro$oft, they requires put in M$ logo there. If it is not there then it ain't M$, must be either Linux, Unix or its own OS (Operating system). No machines can run without OS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardDeaf

I have to disagree with you, Linux is also developed by professionals too (think Redhat and Solaris for example).. I have been using FreeBSD for websites for past 12 years. Unix based (Linux/FreeBSD, etc) are MUCH more reliable and much higher uptime than Windows based webhost.

At my job, all of critical servers that process EVDO and Voice wireless calls are based on Redhat and Solaris (couples running HP Unix).. They do MUCH better job than Windows.. I have seen Windows Servers crash more often under heavy load than Unix based.

Lastly, Most linux OS are FREE and based on open-source which get bug fixes FASTER than Microsoft.

diehardbiker · 07-21-2009, 07:50 AM

I have plan set up Linux based server soon. I also have Linux based computer, it works like charm, meets my needs.

Of course I still use Windows for website that requires M$ or need application that requires M$

netrox · 07-30-2009, 01:43 AM

I prefer Windows Server over Linux anytime. It's MUCH easier to install and to manage. Linux is hell at times although greatly improved with its GUI addons. I am NOT interested in learning commands. People get jobs faster if they get visual clues. Surely, some things are much better done with command line interface but face it, it's a waste of time to learn when there are so many commands to learn! That's exactly why GUI was created, it helps people get the jobs faster.

I always think that people who prefer "Linux" are just being geeks or trying to impress people with their technical knowledge. I've done programming for Unix servers for a few years in C and was really good at it. Now, I totally forgot about it and I have NO interest in learning again.

Right now I have three computers - a Mac Pro workstation (8 cores with 16 GB RAM running two Windows OS's on top of MacOSX), a quadcore wintel, and a macbook pro.

I love Macs. They work! They get things done. They are consistent. They are extremely powerful. They are elegant. They are well designed. Apple did a great job.

And BTW, MacOSX is NOT based on Linux but based on BSD. They both share POSIX standards but BSD is just "better" IMO.

diehardbiker · 07-30-2009, 02:28 AM

Much easier? your must be kidding!

If it is really much easier, then why require 14 exams to become fully MCSE certified?

Whats more, Ubuntu and Kubuntu is now using more GUI, less command lines. Have you checked them, with version 9.04? of course 8.x and earlier is different when it comes to installing and delete software/applications.

Quote:

Originally Posted by netrox

I prefer Windows Server over Linux anytime. It's MUCH easier to install and to manage. Linux is hell at times although greatly improved with its GUI addons. I am NOT interested in learning commands. People get jobs faster if they get visual clues. Surely, some things are much better done with command line interface but face it, it's a waste of time to learn when there are so many commands to learn! That's exactly why GUI was created, it helps people get the jobs faster.

I always think that people who prefer "Linux" are just being geeks or trying to impress people with their technical knowledge. I've done programming for Unix servers for a few years in C and was really good at it. Now, I totally forgot about it and I have NO interest in learning again.

Right now I have three computers - a Mac Pro workstation (8 cores with 16 GB RAM running two Windows OS's on top of MacOSX), a quadcore wintel, and a macbook pro.

I love Macs. They work! They get things done. They are consistent. They are extremely powerful. They are elegant. They are well designed. Apple did a great job.

And BTW, MacOSX is NOT based on Linux but based on BSD. They both share POSIX standards but BSD is just "better" IMO.

JClarke · 07-30-2009, 04:16 AM

Speaking of MCSE, I am doing that soon - have the books and they are $400 worth and I only paid $50 for these books.

netrox · 07-30-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diehardbiker

Much easier? your must be kidding!

If it is really much easier, then why require 14 exams to become fully MCSE certified?

Whats more, Ubuntu and Kubuntu is now using more GUI, less command lines. Have you checked them, with version 9.04? of course 8.x and earlier is different when it comes to installing and delete software/applications.

Yes, I have Ubuntu and I actually like it a lot.

As for requiring 14 exams to become ceritfied, if you want to be certified, you have to PROVE your competency, through experience or education or both. MS sets standards on HOW well educated a person must be when it comes to dealing with Windows.

Remember, those certifications may not mean much if companies are NOT asking for them but a lot of companies do ask for them and pay more for MSCE engineers.

webexplorer · 07-30-2009, 11:34 PM

What do you think about this article? Here is the link: Born to Learn : The MCSE is dead, its time to move on.

The Highlander · 07-30-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diehardbiker

I have plan set up Linux based server soon. I also have Linux based computer, it works like charm, meets my needs.

Of course I still use Windows for website that requires M$ or need application that requires M$

Now end up you bought the NAS. Wrong move.

bmxer · 08-05-2009, 01:13 AM

I prefer linux

I would just piss on windows CD.

Simown · 08-08-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxer

i prefer linux

i would just piss on windows cd.

QFT. Linux gets my vote.

mariano · 08-08-2009, 08:08 PM

linux baby

SnAzZyStyLe2002 · 08-10-2009, 12:20 PM

Windows Server 2008.

It's more secure, and the best thing? I didn't even have to pay a single penny for it.

Gotta love MSDNAA.

Foxrac · 08-15-2009, 09:20 AM

Where's Mac? I belive about there's Mac server.

Chuck · 08-22-2009, 07:47 AM

Windows is pathetic in the server market. I like Linux, never used mac server but would like to. I have mac os x leopard but not xserve.

Keiro · 08-22-2009, 09:22 AM

I own a web-hosting company.

Right now, the server we own are Linux-based ones, but we will be expanding to include Windows-based servers.

My preference though? Linux and cPanel/WHM, as well as WHMCS.

Excellent software solution after you've set up the server box either at a Datacenter like ThePlanet or some other COLO facility.

As for Windows being pathetic, not quite. There's a use for them, though I would prefer not to use Windows servers... but alas, I'll be expanding our product lines to include Windows... (Probably VPS solutions, rather than actual Windows Server 2003/2008 dedicated boxes.)

Then again... so many options, distros... but primarily? CentOS and Ubuntu Server Edition.

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RedFox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellows Falls, VT Posts: 1,277	Linux because of the security and long uptimes stretching into months or over a year. Windows gets bogged down and needs to restart in a shorter time. It also needs to restart for updates often. Linux doesn't unless it's the operating system image. Other updates on Linux just happen without needing to restart everything. The graphic stuff isn't needed for servers and with Linux, it's easy to not load the unneeded stuff. With Windows, it makes you load stuff you don't need like the GUI. I hope that people who vote understand that it's for the use of those operating system as servers, not as desktop systems because Linux had been a good server operating system for a long time. Now it's good as a desktop one too.

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kula23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 108	Linux server because they are open source, very useful to host your website and it's free than crappy M$. It's more security than M$. The developer always create new have better open source for sever so that's why I chose Linux Server.

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netrox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,986	I prefer Windows Server over Linux anytime. It's MUCH easier to install and to manage. Linux is hell at times although greatly improved with its GUI addons. I am NOT interested in learning commands. People get jobs faster if they get visual clues. Surely, some things are much better done with command line interface but face it, it's a waste of time to learn when there are so many commands to learn! That's exactly why GUI was created, it helps people get the jobs faster. I always think that people who prefer "Linux" are just being geeks or trying to impress people with their technical knowledge. I've done programming for Unix servers for a few years in C and was really good at it. Now, I totally forgot about it and I have NO interest in learning again. Right now I have three computers - a Mac Pro workstation (8 cores with 16 GB RAM running two Windows OS's on top of MacOSX), a quadcore wintel, and a macbook pro. I love Macs. They work! They get things done. They are consistent. They are extremely powerful. They are elegant. They are well designed. Apple did a great job. And BTW, MacOSX is NOT based on Linux but based on BSD. They both share POSIX standards but BSD is just "better" IMO.

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bmxer BMXer :D Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 58	I prefer linux I would just piss on windows CD.

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Chuck God of War Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 134	Windows is pathetic in the server market. I like Linux, never used mac server but would like to. I have mac os x leopard but not xserve.

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Keiro Wanderer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wandering amidst the Stars... Posts: 44	I own a web-hosting company. Right now, the server we own are Linux-based ones, but we will be expanding to include Windows-based servers. My preference though? Linux and cPanel/WHM, as well as WHMCS. Excellent software solution after you've set up the server box either at a Datacenter like ThePlanet or some other COLO facility. As for Windows being pathetic, not quite. There's a use for them, though I would prefer not to use Windows servers... but alas, I'll be expanding our product lines to include Windows... (Probably VPS solutions, rather than actual Windows Server 2003/2008 dedicated boxes.) Then again... so many options, distros... but primarily? CentOS and Ubuntu Server Edition.

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