Unix Web Hosting is a cheaper platform to use than Windows

Unix was the starting point for many of today's open source companies, like Linux and Solaris. Unix Web Hosting has both disadvantages and advantages.

One of its great advantages is that it is cheaper than the Windows platform. The free version of Unix is what most web hosts use, and like Linux, the web hosting company has no large overhead costs to try and compensate for. This passes the savings on to you, the customer.

Those who choose to use Unix hosting often end up getting free applications and tools that have been primarily written for Unix. Like Linux, Unix hosting is what is called an "open system" therefore, its source code is available publicly.

The open system allows web developers, even though they may be working for different companies with differing purposes, to add to the products progress. Because of this problems are resolved quickly and improvements come quick.

One of the biggest disadvantages of Unix web hosting is you may only be allowed access via SSH or Telnet by your hosting provider. If this is the case you must have strong knowledge of the Unix commands for you to be able to customize to your specifications. If you have to teach yourself the Unix commands you may want to rethink if the free advantages that come with Unix hosting are worth it. In this case you really do need to compare the pros and cons.

There are many places online for you to compare Unix web hosting packages. Since Unix and Linux, both open source platforms, are very similar there are no shortages on Unix service providers. With our hostingplans you can choose between Windows and Linux at all times.