Linux Hosting/Locating a Linux Hosting Service Provider
Between a Linux server and a Windows server, some people prefer the open sourced option. Linux hosting is cheaper because its server doesnt require any of the licensing costs that Windows based services impose on its clients. Their open sourced nature also grants you more control in using various popular applications and databases, the only exception being Windows-exclusive features.
But not all service providers cater to linux hosting. Obviously, youll want to go to the ones that do. There are two easy ways to tell which ones are which
Your first stop doesnt go beyond the service providers themselves. Better web hosting providers explicitly specify this in their advertising, or at least their websites. Its easy to look them up.
But if youre not even sure yet which service providers to go to, then you want to check out online web hosting forums. Among other things about Linux hosting, youll find information about the best Linux based service providers you can find on the internet.