For most basic (www.____.com)
web sites, Unix or Linux is the OS of choice for its notable
cost-savings, security and versatility. Unix is a free open
sourced format for running servers that was created and has
been revised by multiple companies and repackaged. One such
company is Solaris. Linux is a newer more versatile take on
a similar structure. Companies like Redhat repackage Linux.
If you are unsure of what OS to decide, double-check with a
web host you're interested in advance and find out what
applications you can run. Without getting into too much
detail on the technicalities of the operating systems this
guide will move on to the topic of finding a Unix/Linux web
host. Shown below are a couple more links for further
reading on the operating systems if of interest to you.
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Web Hosting
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TopHosts.com
Monthly Top 25
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Discussion Forum
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forum. WebHostingRatings.com
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