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  1. October 21st, 2006, 00:57 #1
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    Windows or Linux VPS's

    Hello, which OS do you think is more requested for a VPS, speaking from today's customers needs.
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  2. October 21st, 2006, 03:20 #2
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    I would say Linux since only cPanel can be installed with Linux OS's.
  3. October 21st, 2006, 03:47 #3
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    Linux is what i am hosted on...
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    I've got cPanel that's why I use Linux OS
  5. October 21st, 2006, 04:10 #5
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    linux with cpanel is the most requested imo.
    I had both a windows and cpanel. Got rid of the cpanel.

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  6. October 22nd, 2006, 15:47 #6
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    I think CPanel would be more needed by the customers, so Linux is the preferred option. Thanks for your suggestions.
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  7. October 22nd, 2006, 17:25 #7
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    Linux by far, but don't underestimate the seduction of remote desktop.
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  8. October 22nd, 2006, 20:00 #8
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    Its based on what you are offerings.

    If you are doing free hosting... Do linux with xPanel or another program like it. cPanel is nice for users, but when you become large it becomes a pain in the butt.

    If you are doing paid customers... You need to figure out your market and what you want to offer. Windows hosting is growing faster then ever, but in general linux is the major player right now for cheaper shared hosting.

    Good luck.

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  9. October 31st, 2006, 17:45 #9
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    linux easy and comfortable..... windows complex and more "open" to proffesionalism xD
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  10. October 31st, 2006, 22:50 #10
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    What's complex about windows?
    This is how I setup my VPS's:

    IIS is installed by default. Nothing to do.
    Uninstall Microsoft POP3/SMTP
    Install Microsoft DNS
    Install MRTG
    Install SmarterMail
    Install SmarterStats
    Install AwStats


    There, about 2 hours of work. And you'v got a nice complete package.
    Or 2 days if its the first time you'r doing it
  11. November 1st, 2006, 10:40 #11
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    I would say it really depends on your target market. IF you are going for other hosters then of course you will be using linux more. Gaming market favors windows as well as 'local' businesses.

    consider who you wish to sell them to and you will have your own answer
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