I don't think anyone owes any kind of explanation to ourweb. He's just had a taste of REAL forum experience.

Its a shame he had to be so childish. A real businessman would have wanted to learn and perhaps improve business by being able to offer more solutions. As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water........

I love Linux vs. Windows debates. They're better than the "Does God exist?" and "The Bible is FAKE!" debates.

Windows has it's highlights, and so does Linux. Everything boils down to being able to know how to use it properly (Secure it).

It's like saying, "Ford sucks and the best way to keep it reliable is to keep it in the garage."

/late rant.

So true. Both OS's have there place, which is best depends on the users needs. What gets these arguments going all the time is plain old human nature. If someone is using or selling Linux hosting, that has to be best. After all no one would knowingly choose second best. Same applies to distros, if I'm running RedHat Enterprise, that has to be best, if I'm using Apache that must be best, if I'm using cpanel that must be best, and so on. Same thing applies to Windows.

Maybe its time for a new debate, Zeus vs Apache....

I hear ya, but it's not always true.

For example, if we have a potential client come to us with windows specific needs, we tell them straight out "You need a Windows host, and we're not it."

It may not be the best sales tactic, to push a potential client to your competitor, or not try to push the advantages of your own product, but I found that the best way to burn your name into the minds of consumers is to be bluntly honest.

Think about it. How many times have you heard "Buy Now!" or "Buy from us!" Now imagine the severe extreme contrast between that and "You would be better off buying from our competitor." Who would stand out in your mind? Would it be the company that preached the same old story, or the one that told you the obvious truth?

I try to use the same unbiased view when people ask for information.

We chose Linux because it fills the need of the most commonly used features used by a lot of consumers. Being the best OS is a relative point, and as stated many many times, depends on the needs of the consumer.

linux or windows - which is better ?

we have both windows and linux servers.
linux appears to be best from our experience
also it is less expensive than windows.

however a lot also depends on people maintaining those servers

It is the best long term sales tactic. Too many people only take the short term "used car salesman" approach when it comes to sales.

I agree with this Linux hosting is cheapier than windows. It also depends on are a custom too.