| opalwear |
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| Wed Mar 21 2007 01:03 PM |
windows or linux format
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im writing a script for my website project. iv been asking friends and family for advice. mt friends were mentioning different format which my website can operate on. windows or linux format. iv never heard of linux before.
so i need your advice please.
which is the best format for an e commerce website?
which one is easier to maintain?
or if you can give me website addresses in both of the formats so i can have look at would be most apreciated.
| Sandhound |
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| Wed Mar 21 2007 09:22 PM |
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Re: windows or linux format
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G'day opalwear.
Linux is very popular.
I prefure Linux.
| Dunx |
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| Wed Mar 21 2007 09:54 PM |
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Re: windows or linux format
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I assume you are writting HTML ?
In which case, the choice doesn't matter. Linux and Windows are just 2 different operating systems used on servers. They have no effect on how you write your site.
Linux is stable and reliable, Windows tends to cost more. Many Host's will give you the choice of either.
Because yours is an e-commerce site, you'll need to consider which script you'll be using for that part of the site.
If it's written in ASP, you'll need Windows hosting. If it's PHP you'll need Linux.
oscommerce is PHP, so you'd need a Linux hosting package.
Given the choice, I'd go for Linux every time.
All the best - Duncan
| Whizwrinkly |
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| Wed Mar 21 2007 11:53 PM |
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Re: windows or linux format
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Linux always.
| opalwear |
| (new user) |
| Thu Mar 22 2007 01:18 PM |
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Re: windows or linux format
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thanks all