Advantages of Using Linux Hosting

Before deciding on whether to request Linux for your hosting needs, you should be aware of what the advantages and disadvantages are. This way you can make a clear distinction as to the kind of operating system you want to run on the server that becomes your host. Here are the advantages first:

 

·        Inexpensive to use: Linux can be downloaded off the Internet for free. But you don’t get manuals with it. However, if you purchase the boxed version, you get the CD and manuals. The boxed version could cost anywhere from $40 to $150.

·        Source code: The source code is included with Linux. This means that the source code is available for anyone. And this forces Linux to be free, since no one would be dumb enough to charge a lot of money for the software, knowing that users can get it for free somewhere else.

·        Bugs: Linux makes it is easy fix bugs in the system. With thousands of programmers across the country, bugs are fixed in a matter of hours or days.

·        Stability: Linux happens to be the most stable operating system around. When Linux machines are brought down, it is only to upgrade the machine or software.

·        Multi-user and multi-tasking: Linux was programmed in the beginning to allow multiple users and multiple tasks to be done at the same time. This is at the root of UNIX and holds true today.

·        Help: With so many programmers and users around the world, you could get help around the clock wherever you are. In some instances, you can send email to someone at a certain time and get an answer back in an hour.

·        Built-in Internet: Linux has Internet connectivity built into it. Most versions have Mozilla or Firefox as the browser.