When It Matters - ASP (Active Server Pages), .NET or PHP

Many web sites are developed using more advanced scripting languages than basic html, most commonly either ASP or PHP. While it is possible to run either language on either platform, typically PHP is associated with Linux while ASP is associated with Windows. After all Microsoft is who developed ASP. There is also a more advanced programming language from Microsoft called .NET which also calls for a Windows platform.



When It Matters - Your Database of Choice

Another common reason one may choose a Windows hosting environment over a Linux environment is their use of a particular database with their web site. A very common Linux database is MySQL. Most Windows hosting users will typically use either Microsoft Access or MS SQL Server as their database.



If You Had To Ask

In most cases, if you had to ask "Windows or Linux?" then chances are a Linux plan is going to be the best choice for you. Jetset Hosting offers both the Windows and Linux hosting plans for the same cost to you, however Windows hosting plans and come pre-packed with a few more features - although the difference between those two is growing less every day.