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Which web hosting platform on which to put his or her server can be a very difficult choice to make for any newcomer. The two most commonly used choices are the Linux web server and the Windows web server.

Which web hosting platform on which to put his or her server can be a very difficult choice to make for any newcomer. The two most commonly used choices are the Linux web server and the Windows web server.

* FTP commands and control panel - Both Linux and Windows servers support these well, however some of the FTP commands are slightly different between 2 operating systems because some of the FTP programs are designed with one or another in mind. You may see some error messages from time to time when running FTP commands through your chosen server.

- Support, when it comes to support Windows wins hands down, Linux can be slightly harder to find support for in regards to some of its technology. Linux is designed with a certain set of tech in mind each time where as Windows is designed to have generic appeal.

* Reliability and Security - Linux has the reputation of having better technology for security protocols, as it is generally utilized by system engineers and developers exclusively, while Windows proves to be the main system employed on personal computers in homes, so its security protocols are typically not so advanced. Linux Operating System is much less likely to be hacked successfully since the hackers know all too well that its defenses are better, while Windows Operating Systems are much more likely to be successfully hacked as the miscreants are on the lookout for the common flaws in these heavily used systems.

-Performance- Linux is generally thought to be a slightly better performing system primarily due to the manner in which the Linux server is packaged. Linux plans prove to be more uniquely produced for their target clients. While with Windows they attempt to fulfill any number of tasks and provide a service for every user there could possibly be.

-Conversion- this is an area that should be heavily considered when thinking about what operating system may offer the most for you because you will pretty easily be able to convert your system from Linux to Windows if you decide to go with the former initially but change your mind. On the other hand, however, it can be much more difficult to say the least to convert your website form a Windows hosting system to that of Linux.