: How can I choose between Linux and Windows hosting? Possible Duplicate: How to find web hosting that meets my requirements? I am a relative beginner when it comes to choosing web

@Hamaas447

My advice: Don't use GoDaddy for ColdFusion hosting. I know they're cheap, but their support sucks - you'll get an answer from them three days later plus it will not give you the answer you are waiting for.

If it's a shared hosting account and you don't have access to the OS, then it's better to choose LINUX.

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@Berumen354

Choice should be simple.

If your web is developed in either HTML or PHP,
instantly go with Linux.

In case of ASP, ASP.NET, you have no choice but
to sign up with Windows.

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@Gloria169

For all the websites I've ever hosted somewhere, I've always used Linux plans - because they were either static, or Perl/PHP + MySQL based sites. Since you're looking for CF + MySQL, I would recommend a Linux plan. I find Linux shared hosting quite good, even on GoDaddy.

I know a lot of others complain about GoDaddy, but for a relatively small site I don't see any problems, as I've personally never had problems with GoDaddy. You may also find it convenient to manage your domains and host your sites at the same company. I have also used DreamHost and liked it, especially for their Subversion hosting (they don't seem to have CF though).

The only reason I'd pick a Windows plan is if I wanted to use a Windows-specific feature such as ASP.NET with MS SQL.

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@Steve110

Picking a hosting provider is usually a fairly subjective process. You generally have to try them out to get a good feel for them. A couple of good ColdFusion providers I personally have used in the past have been Hosting.com (previously HostMySite.com) and CrystalTech (now known as 'The Small Business Authority'). Both have good plans available and are very reliable. I too have not heard good things about GoDaddy ColdFusion hosting.

You will generally find ColdFusion hosting on Windows but can usually find it with MySQL databases available. A few Adobe partners are listed on the Adobe site.

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@Lengel546

Most people run CF on Windows servers. It can run on either one, it's just a preference. I don't use CF, I do everything on LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) servers.

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@Murray432

If you're going to stay within the control panel provided by Godaddy, then you probably won't see much of a difference between IIS (Windows) and Apache (Linux). If MySQL is truly a requirement then I would use Linux. I'm not even sure that MySQL is available on godaddy Windows packages. MySQL is generally run on Linux setups. ColdFusion should work on either.

The more popular open source apps are written to work best on Apache. So if programs like wordpress or free cms systems are in your future, then stick with Apache.

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