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Linux is a UNIX based operating system that is a favorite in the web hosting industry. In this slide share you will learn why Linux is so popular.

First Linux is affordable because it is absolutely free to download and use. In other words, the Linux platform is absolutely free for your website hosting provider to download and use on their servers. This results in a lower price tag when compared to Windows.

Next, Linux is popular because it is compatible with a colossal amount of other open source software. Software that can do anything that its counterpart Windows can do, including Microsoft Office, making it compatible with major file formats like .doc and etc. This is a feature that is not available with Windows because it does not support open source file formats.

Linux is also popular in the development community because there is a community that backs it. This means that people in the community are continuously working hard to upgrade the functionality, security, reliability, add-on features and applications. All of this in order to provide a better user experience and in turn making Linux a very reliable platform.

Additionally, Linux is very customizable, especially when compared to Windows and Mac OS. Windows and OS platforms have a lot of restrictions, as you are limited to what you can and cannot do. However, Linux is fully customizable, as it allows you to do whatever you want because you do not need special permission to do it because Linux is open source.

Also, Linux does not make you accept all of the updates to your system. This is a feature that is unavailable with Windows and OS platforms, as you must accept all updates whether you want to or not. On the other hand, with Linux you are able to pick and choose what you want to change and update.

It is easy to see why Linux is so popular. However, when making the choice to choose a Linux web hosting package you must consider the language that your website will be or is written in. For example, if your website is currently using Perl, Python, CGI scripting, or PHP, then Linux is just right for your site. If you are still not sure, talk to your developer or web master to get more information.

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