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You may have noticed that most hosting companies use Linux operating systems on their web servers. Microsoft Windows is less commonly offered as a choice. So what's the difference? Most people are familiar with Microsoft Windows having used it at home, work, or at school. It is very easy to use for novices and it doesn't require command-line knowledge. In Windows Home and advanced Server editions, you can simply point and click your way to a different folder using your mouse. Linux is open-source, meaning that the operating system is free and the source code is well documented and easily distributed. While ease-of-use is very important for a home or work computer, it is generally not a big issue when working with a web server. After all, you are doing most of your website design offline on your own computer. Unless you have very advanced programming or operating system-specific modules, you will not notice the difference between Windows and Linux servers. Both Linux and Windows can handle high-traffic websites adn add-ons such as chat rooms, email and website statistics with ease. Both Linux and Windows platforms can run popular programming languages such as php, perl, or java. If your website uses active server pages, then it will be less risky hosting it on a Windows Server. While it still may function on a Linux server, there may be small glitches that are not immediately apparent. Similarly, if you are using with Microsoft SQL databases, these databases will be supported by most Windows plans. However, Linux plans often include MySQL which would require that your databases be converted to this format in order to function properly. If you are currently using any Microsoft programming (especially active server pages) or third-party applications (MS SQL 2000), you may want to play it safe and choose a Windows hosting plan. From the average web designer's standpoint, there isn't much difference between hosting on Linux or Windows web servers. However, before signing up for a hosting plan, ensure that all facets of your site's design, programming, databases and the like will work with that plan. If you are unsure, ask our sales staff before you commit. At Bezit we offer you the choice between Windows and Linux hosting. We're able to offer you hosting packages on both server types at the same price and with the same benefits, ensuring that you can make the choice that best suit your needs. |
Windows Hosting |
Linux Hosting |
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Package |
Beginner |
Home |
Business |
Business Pro |
Business Advanced |
Business Master |
Package |
Beginner |
Home |
Business |
Business Pro |
Business Advanced |
Business Master |
Monthly Price |
R19 |
R49 |
R99 |
R149 |
R279 |
R429 |
Monthly Price |
R19 |
R49 |
R99 |
R149 |
R279 |
R429 |
Setup Fee |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Setup Fee |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
FREE |
Setup Time |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Setup Time |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
24 hours |
Webspace |
50MB |
150MB |
1000MB |
2000MB |
3000MB |
4000MB |
Webspace |
50MB |
150MB |
1000MB |
2000MB |
3000MB |
4000MB |
Traffic Included |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Traffic Included |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
MySQL Databases |
None |
1 |
3 |
10 |
20 |
40 |
MySQL Databases |
None |
1 |
3 |
10 |
20 |
40 |
Email Accounts |
20 |
50 |
100 |
250 |
500 |
1000 |
Email Accounts |
20 |
50 |
100 |
250 |
500 |
1000 |
