subject: Web Hosting Platforms [print this page] The operating system is basically a kind of software that makes other computer hardware and software work in harmony. Nowadays, most people are using Windows and Macintosh as their operating systems. In order to choose the most appropriate and suitable operating systems, one has to familiar with the key terms that are used for ensuring an unperturbed service to your needs.
Windows, a Microsoft product, is very much popular because it gives a very easy and user-friendly interface to all users. Also, it makes the whole windows environment quite easy. In this operating system, almost every task is easily done by click and point of the mouse. You do not have to write any DOS commands. Because of its easiness, it is very much recommended by novice users. In addition, it is very much simple and available wither from internet or Windows. People using ASP.NET as the server technology on IIS mostly use windows as their chosen hosting platform.
Unix, being the father of the all operating system, it has been in use for over so many years. The operating system is best known to be the most stable and reliable system that is available easily. The system is used for almost large and complex all kinds of computer systems. You can choose to get bets hardware UNIX systems from technology giants IBM, Sun, HP, and Sun Microsystems. For installing servers from these manufacturers, you need to invest a bit. However, you may choose to install a free version of the Unix operating system and use it as you like.
Linux, is a popular operating system that is available free of cost and usually support open source and other technologies such as MySQL and PHP.
