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Linux Operating System

Linux is an operating system (OS) similiar to Microsoft Windows. It provides the base software environment for our servers, featuring reliability and security needed in uptime-critical tasks.

It is estimated that two-thirds of webservers currently use a Linux OS for the hosting of websites. Features like these are the reason why:

• Websites are placed online easily using the same tools as other operating systems
• Both coding and testing are done by professionals across the globe. No other OS has a larger group of developers working on it
• Linux provides many advanced features not available elsewhere
• All code is open-source and can be adjusted to match our server hardware and requirements
• Security patches are often issued within hours of vulnerabilities being discovered
• Stability and uptime
• Established support from Fortune 500 companies including IBM

More information on Linux in general and our particular Redhat Linux setup is available.

Please go back to see more Frequently Asked Questions or contact us if you cannot find the answer to your enquiry.

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