Why use Linux as a Webserver?

[da_mic_1530]

Hi there, I'm doing a quite small report on the reason linux is used in the web business to host etc

Now my google skills have failed me as I keep finding tutorials on HOW to setup a linux host, as opposed to WHY anyone would want to

Could anyone shed some light, or links as to why, or where I can find this information

Greatly appreciated

 

[da_mic_1530]

cheers guys, will expand on all points and reference

I had a few of them, but you fleshed them out a bit