Our Shared Hosting packages offer you the choice of Linux or Microsoft technology.  Both formats will work on any PC and are capable of powering impressive websites.

LINUX vs. Microsoft

Linux or Microsoft . . . both can work for you! The operating system that you use on your computer should not govern your choice of hosting platform.  All 1800MyWEB packages come with FTP access and a wide range of web page publishing options.  If, for example, your computer runs on Microsoft® Windows®, you are not obligated to choose Microsoft web hosting.  Which is best for you?  Both technologies are suitable for beginners, professional web developers, and everyone in between, but it is essential to choose the technology that is more suited to your style of web building.  Each technology has its own distinct advantages for users.
 

LINUX HOSTING

Linux is widely considered to be the best operating system for web hosting servers. Characteristically reliable, stable and efficient, Linux has been proven in the most demanding web and mail server environments.

If you plan to incorporate work that uses PHP, Perl or MySQL, Linux is the solution you should choose. Linux is also ideal for the kind of websites that display information as a brochure, in newsletter format or as data sheets. Linux works well for 'brochure-ware' sites that offer interaction via inquiry forms, online purchasing and other e-commerce functions.

Essential programs such as Microsoft FrontPage® can also be successfully used with Linux technology. In fact, 
1800MyWEB offers FrontPage Extensions with Linux hosting packages.
 

MICROSOFT HOSTING

Microsoft should be your choice of platform if you plan on utilizing Active Server Pages or other Microsoft applications to design your web pages. MS hosting also offers an advantage if you wish to incorporate searchable databases into your website. The Microsoft platform delivers reduced development time and better functionality for databases.