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When it comes to which operating system between Windows or Linux is better for making a server, there is a lot of discussion in the web hosting world. some of the big arguments on which between Windows hosting and Linux hosting are sprung from exactly what your website is capable of on each OS and the way a website is delivered over the internet. to make the right decision, careful consideration should be taken.

The most popular choice for website hosting has been for a long time now Linux hosting. Traditionally, Linux hosting is a reliable and efficient OS for servers and viewed as a very stable and reliable system. Windows hosting is quickly gaining in popularity and has made a lot of progress in the area of web hosting. No matter which operation system you choose to use, they each have their specific drawbacks and advantages.

The most obvious benefit of Linux hosting is the price. because it is an open source operating system, it is free to the public which makes it the more affordable option. many of the most popular applications used in web development are also open source, such as PHP, MySQL, and Python, and these programs run especially well on a Linux machine.

Windows hosting, on the other hand, costs more because of its proprietary nature, but it allows you to host any kind of application on the same server. you could use an ASP.Net application backed up by an MS-SQL database behind it, and simultaneously host a PHP blog with a MySQL database to power it on the same server.

Windows hosting started off with a smaller user base, but it continues to grow in popularity. Despite being the more expensive option, many users are choosing it for its familiar interface and compatibility with other Microsoft products. if your site is going to use ASP or .Net applications, a Windows server is the only way to go.

Both Linux hosting and Windows hosting platforms continue to grow and evolve, and they are becoming more advanced and more convenient to use. At the same time, they are becoming more specialized in how they can be most effectively used.

In the end, that is the largest difference between the operating systems: what they are going to be used for. if you are planning a traditional website (graphics, text, ecommerce functions, etc) then you are probably okay using a Linux hosting platform. if, on the other hand, you are using a few more complex, interactive features, then Windows just might be the way to go.

Linux development is an ongoing process by a huge community of users. some people have been hesitant in the past to use an open source operating system because of a perceived lack of support, but now, thanks to the growing community of Linux developers, a user can quickly and easily find the help and support they need, or an application for almost any situation.

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July 02, 2011, 1:50 PM EDT

by Cristina Alesci

July 2 (Bloomberg) — go Daddy Group inc., the website registration and hosting company, announced a deal with KKR & co., Silver Lake Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures, or TCV, that values the company at $2.25 billion, said a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bob Parsons, founder and chief executive officer, will keep a minority stake in the company, said the person, who declined to be identified because the financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. go Daddy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is teaming up with the firms because of their “technology expertise,” according to a statement yesterday on its website.

KKR, Silver Lake and TCV are aiming to benefit from growth in the Internet, using go Daddy’s predictable revenue stream to expand and pay down debt taken on to finance the transactions. go Daddy registers domain names and hosts websites for as little as $5 a month, and has more than 48 million domain names under management.

“We’re just at the beginning of the Internet in terms of all the additional services a registry can sell to companies,” said Lou Kerner, managing director of the private-shares group at Wedbush Securities inc. in new York, before the announcement.

Silver Lake, which has offices in new York and Menlo Park, California, focuses on technology investments, and led the 2009 buyout of Skype from EBay inc. KKR, the new York-based firm run by Henry Kravis and George Roberts, buys companies across industries.

go Daddy has sought to raise its profile in recent years by running provocative ads during the Super Bowl featuring race-car driver Danica Patrick. Capital from new owners might help it reach a broader range of potential clients, including small and medium-sized businesses that need help running sites, Melanie Posey, an analyst with IDC in new York, said June 24 when talks between the company and the buyout firms were disclosed by a person with knowledge of the discussions.

“The domain-name business is an onramp that gives us the opportunity to cross-sell other products,” said Herald Chen, a director at KKR who helped negotiate the deal. “Additional services is an area of growth.”

Before founding go Daddy, Parsons taught himself computer programming and started Parsons Technology in 1984 while working in his basement, according to his website. A decade later, he sold Parsons to Intuit inc. for $64 million, the website says.

go Daddy projects revenue will be about $1.1 billion this year, compared with $139.8 million in 2005. when go Daddy filed for an initial public offering in 2006, it reported a net loss every year from 2001 through 2005.

Parsons said in a conference call after the announcement that go Daddy is now generating a profit. He will become executive chairman and Warren Adelman, currently the president, will take over as CEO. The deal will be financed with 40 percent debt, he said.

–Editors: Elizabeth Wollman, Stephen West

To contact the editor responsible for this story: Vivek Shankar at vshankar3@bloomberg.net

A screenshot of Blacknight’s Father’s Day .me domain promotion

(WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) — With Father’s Day around the corner, Web hosting providers are offering an unconventional gift for dad including domain registrar Blacknight discounting .me domains. Colocation firm SunGard Availability Services is waiving the installation fee for new colocation cabinets for a limited time, web hosting provider 123-reg is offering a limited time discount on its .gb.net domains, web host Namesco has discounted hosting packages by 33 percent and VPS host Memset is offering free trials for aimed at Slicehost customers.

Registrar and Hosting Provider Blacknight Offers Discounted .me Domains

Domain registrar Blacknight (www.blacknight.com) is offering .me domains for about $7. to access to discount, use the coupon code whosyourdaddy at checkout. Register a .me domain at http://dadsname.me.

Colocation Firm SunGard Launches Colocation Waive and Save Program

Colocation provider SunGard Availability Services (www.sungardas.com) has launched its Colocation Waive and Save promotion. the promotion waives the one-time installation fee for new colocation cabinets as well as the installation fee on the AB power supply circuit into the cabinet. the offer expires on June 30, 2011.

Web Hosting Provider 123-reg Offers Discounted .gb.net Domains

Web host and domain registrar 123-reg (www.123-reg.co.uk) is offering discounted .gb.net domains in anticipation of Wimbledon 2011. There are 1,000 .gb.net domains up for grabs for $1.60 each.

Web Host Namesco Offers 33 Percent Discount Off Hosting Packages

Web hosting provider Namesco (www.123-reg.co.uk) is offering 33 percent off its shared hosting packages. the packages include free .UK domain names, free email accounts, free set-up, 160 plus one-click installs, Windows or Linux hosting and a 99.9 percent uptime guarantee. Customers can choose between a starter, professional, premium or platinum package.

Web Host Memset Offers Free Trials to Slicehost Customers

UK hosting provider Memset (www.memset.com) is offering free trial accounts and two months free hosting to Slicehost customers. Rackspace announced last month that it is folding its Slicehost customers into the Rackspace cloud within the next year. Memset says it is like Slicehost in that it is a small organization.