Windows and Linux

Listed below are some of the key differences between the Windows and Linux platforms that you may want to consider in making your decision.

	Reliability, speed, and functionality are the hallmarks of UNIX Hosting. Microsoft FrontPage extensions are included for free. MySQL, PHP and other great tools are available to help your business grow.
	Windows hosting gives you access to database development tools like ASP, ASP.Net, MS Access, MS SQL and full ODBC support. Microsoft FrontPage extensions are included for free.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that you have to install and run UNIX on your own computer in order to host your Web site on the UNIX platform. This is incorrect. Whichever operating system you run on your computer is irrelevant in making your decision. This means that if you are running Windows on your computer, you can still choose to host on a UNIX Web server and platform.

Over the years, many resources have been committed to both the UNIX and the Windows platforms to make the Web servers and operating systems as easy, secure, functional and efficient as possible.

Today, there are no real differences in terms of ease of use between the two platforms. If you are a user who prefers to work in shell environment, then UNIX is probably your choice. With either platform users will find it a friendly experience, especially with the help of AJL Hosting, Inc.'s control panel.

Functionality is where two platforms differ the most. There isn't much that can be achieved in one platform that can't be done on the other one. The main difference is how the end result is achieved. For example, if you need a database driven web site, you can choose either a PHP/MySQL combination under UNIX or an ASP.Net/MS SQL combination under Windows. Microsoft FrontPage is supported on both the UNIX and Windows platforms.

Pricing is where UNIX holds a slight advantage because most of the software licenses are free and.

The following AJL Hosting, Inc. features are supported in both the UNIX and Windows platforms:

• SiteStudio - A free Web site creation tool
• CPanel - For browser based Web site administration
• Mailing Lists
• Graphical Web site statistics
• Web Based Email
• Server Side Includes
• SSL Certificate Support
• Shopping Cart
• E-mail Forwarders/Aliases/Autoresponders/Catch-all Accounts
• Sub domains

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