Windows applications which require a Windows server:
ASP.NET
MSSQL
MS Access
Visual Basic development
Remote Desktop (dedicated servers only)
One other difference is that Linux files are case-sensitive and Windows files are not.
Example:
On a Linux server, home.html and Home.html are different names.
On a Windows server, home.html, Home.html, and HOME.HTML are the same name.
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What is the difference between Linux and Windows hosting?
Linux and Windows are two different types of operating systems. Linux is more secure and more efficient than Windows. Linux also has more of the features web designers expect, so unless you have websites which need specific Windows applications, Linux is the preferred choice.
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Keith Johnson
Based on your example for Windows versus Linux, does the Linux case-sensitive issue trickle down to the end user? For instance, if my Mom types in demo.com/specialoffer and the linux address is actually demo.com/SpecialOffer, does that mean that she'll get a web page not found error message?
Posted: August 22, 2009
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Yes, your example is correct.
Fortunately, you can also use AWstats to know what visitors are typing to get 404 Not Found messages. Then you can use mod_rewrite to redirect future visitors to the correct spelling.
Fortunately, you can also use AWstats to know what visitors are typing to get 404 Not Found messages. Then you can use mod_rewrite to redirect future visitors to the correct spelling.
Posted: August 24, 2009