Linux or windows?

If you're looking for better uptime, go for Linux. It is much more stable and reliable as compared to windows servers. Also, if you plan on running PHP/MySQL based sites, Linux is definitely the best bet.
 
I would prefer Windows if licensing wasn't to expensive, as with windows you could be offering hosting for all kind of programmers and designers.
 
You'll most likely only need to sell windows for customers that need ASP, Sharepoint or Exchange. The open source alternatives to those still have a long way to go.
 
I prefer Linux over Windows because it's just a whole lot easier to setup, configure and use. It's also open source, so it's free and widely used.
 
Lynux is more versatil and I agree that is much better to sell one thing well than 2 on the fly
 
Providing Windows hosting is not for rookies. Windows hosting has lots of features and capable to offer all you may need in terms of scripting, databases and reliability.
 
I prefer linux over windows because they are more reliable and less maintenance but that is my option. Windows does have it advantages.
 
If it is selling ? - then both has target audiences.

If it is Hosting? - then there are coming up with different set of resources. Depends what you want to host and what are your resources needs.
 
I definetely prefer Linux and most clients request this rather than Windows. I feel it will be a good option to have in the long run.
 
Linux is definitely easier to host sites on and is cheaper due to licensing; however, the Windows market is too big to ignore as well. If you're currently not offering both, I think you should evaluate the business case for supporting both.
 
Many webmaster would prefer Linux hosting .
The first difference that they notice with Web hosting operating systems is how you access the server. Both Windows and Linux offer FTP access to your files, but only Linux will generally offer telnet or ssh access.
 
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