Linux vs Windows Hosting

TriedandTested · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:05

For whatever reason I opted for Linux hosting for a website.

Never had them problems I'm having when I've opted for Windows hosting. e.g. "You don't have permission to access /testfolder/ on this server." when all I've done is set up a folder to test out some website content.

Any ideas? Is there something Linux hosting does that's different to Windows? Maybe a silly question but I will ask it!

asim18 · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:11

You should use Linux hosting by default. Unless you have a specific reason/requirement to use Windows.

I use tsohost linux hosting and I've never had the problem you're describing.

What is triggering that error message? browsing to it via ftp? http from a browser?

TriedandTested · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:18

I've had reasons for Windows hosting in the past (e.g. sql db) but it won't be needed this time.

Been having a look/play and some of the permissions are defaulting to 'others' not being able to read files on the server. Would this cause it?

Turning it on seems to resolve it but I want to avoid running in to any other 'issues' like this in future.

daz · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:28

Some FTP software can upload files with strange permissions by default. If you're still having the problem, get in touch with your host and they might be able to suggest something.

TriedandTested · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:32

Thank guys. I'll most likely change it back to Windows hosting for ease.

When you say ' You should use Linux hosting by default', why is that? Security?

daz · 26 Sep 2009 at 16:34

TriedandTested said:
When you say ' You should use Linux hosting by default', why is that? Security?

It's generally because most of the free software you find on the internet for your site (Wordpress, forums etc) are designed with Linux in mind. These types of scripts will work on Windows, but it can throw some curveballs every now and then.