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Windows versus Linux for Web Page Hosting
Choosing an operating system for your Web hosting provider used to be a much bigger deal. Now it's less important. But you should still try to find out what OS your provider uses, as there are significant differences.

Differences Between Linux and Windows as a Web Hosting Operating System
Windows Linux Unix Macintosh OS operating systems for web hosting providers choosing a web hosting provider

Types of Web Hosting
When people think of Web hosting, they often think that it's a very simple thing - you just have space on a machine that hosts your Web site. But there's more to it than that. You can get standard Web hosting, free Web hosting, colocation, ecommerce, and dedicated or shared hosting. And these all mean something different.

Choose a Web Hosting Service
Learn what to look for in a good hosting provider and what you can expect.

What is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is where you place your Web pages so that they show up on the Internet.

Finding a Hosting Provider
Creating a Web site from start to finish, first step find a hosting provider.

Windows versus Linux for Web Page Hosting
Choosing an operating system for your Web hosting provider used to be a much bigger deal. Now it's less important.

0-Net Hosting
More than just a hosting service, Zero-Net Hosting provides marketing help and assistance, so that your Web site is a success from the beginning.

123 Ehost
With plans starting at around $4.17 per month, that include CGI, database access, ready-to-use CGI scripts, and more, this service is a good deal. You can also buy things like PHP access and a shopping cart.

123 Go Global
Go Global offers MS Front Page extensions and secure Web hosting from 5 locations world wide.

A1 Web Server
A hosting provider with FrontPage extensions, CGI, SSI, and much more for a good price. And best of all, there is a two-week free trial.

Apollo Hosting, Inc.
The plans at Appollo Hosting are packed with features and offer a good value.

Apricot Web Hosting
99.9% uptime makes Apricot Web hosting's $9.95/month starter packagea really good deal.

AQ Host
Decent prices for decent services adds up to AQ or affordable, quality hosting.

ArborHost.com
A hosting plan for every level, from inexpensive small accounts, to powerful enterprise-level hosting packages.

Bigstep
Get Web space with unlimited HTML pages, and 12MB for your images. They also offer upgrades to accept credit cards online.

Computer Sisters
If you're new to Web hosting, Computer Sisters will walk you through the steps of choosing hosting options and getting your site up and running.

Concentric Net Hosting
Concentric provides a full-service hosting package, and it's easy to sign up online.

DreamHost
When I was investigating Web hosting solutions, I nearly went with DreamHost (I ended up hosting myself, but they were my second choice). Decent accounts for as little as $9.95 per month.

E-Access Web Hosting
One of the interesting features of E-Access is that they offer a 30-day free trial.

Empire Host
"Real advanced E-commerce Solutions"

Enhanced Technologies
You can have NT, Unix, or even co-located (in Virginia, USA) hosting options. They even offer database and POP3 hosting.

ExaHost
Various packages starting at $14.95 per month. All with CGI access.

Gatehost Web Hosting
Gatehost offers a very competitive pricing structure with lots of features and options for your hosting needs.

Half Price Hosting
With plans from basic hosting through database access, ASP, and more, HPH is a good value hosting service.

HiWay Net
Hiway net offers Web hosting in several levels to meet your needs. From $24.95 on up, it includes features like secure SSL, shopping carts, and additional options.

Host2Host
Business class hosting and virtual Web hosting.

HyperHosting
Plans starting at $14.95 per month with lots of great features.

I-Dentity
I-Dentity offers uptime guarantees, free domain transfer, and plenty of disk space. For a reasonable price.

Independent Commerce
Offering all the ecommerce items you need for your Web site.

Isinglass Internet Solutions
Inexpensive Web hosting as low as $38 (£25) per year. NT hosting including CGI, ASP, SSI, POP mail, FTP, WAP, and more.

Megs4Rent
Megs4Rent offers high quality services and support for your Web site, including RealAudio and site statistics analysis.

myPhotoDrive
Selling on eBay is much more effective if you have a photo of your product. But if you don't want to pay for a full hosting package, this image host might be just what you're looking for.

Net//works!
Managed Web hosting makes it easy for your company to get online and get a useful Web page.

NetFirms
Start out with their free hsoting, or upgrade to an inexpensive package that has all the features you need.

NetNation
Get an E-Commerce site for only $30 per month.

NetWeaver
ColdFusion, FrontPage, MS SQL, JSP, ecommerce and more services are all available on NetWeaver hosting services.

OLM.net
With hosting starting as low as $8USD per month, and plans ranging up to dedicated solutions, you can find what you need here.

Omnis Network
$1 per month, it's hard to beat that, not without going to a free site.

PennyHost
This is affordable NT Web hosting at its best. Lots of features for a low price.

ProHosting
Get your virtual Web site hosted for an affordable price. Includes FrontPage hosting solutions.

Reinvent Technologies
Reinvent offers many hosting services, including Web design, e-commerce, promotion, and much more.

ServerFly
Whether you're looking for price, reliability, or scalability, ServerFly has the hosting solution to meet your needs.

Softcom Web Hosting
50 MB space, ASP scripting, Webtrends, and more for only $9.95 per month.

Studio Fifty-one
PHP and mySQL database hosting service for personal and small business Web sites.

Tecnico
Tecnico offers comprehensive hosting and design packages for your co-located Web site.

The Discount Domain Registry
One of the cheapest Web hosting solutions around. With lots of free services. You have to see to believe.

The Host Group
Host your Web site on an OC-48 fiber optic network.

Think Host
A smart low-priced Web hosting solution. Only pay for the options that you need.

Tux Internet
If you've had your Web site hacked, you know how frustrating that can be. But Tux Internet will help keep your site safe. You can also get security consulting to find out how to make your site more secure.

Vital Stream Web Hosting
Managed servers, colocation, and standard hosting provides exactly the service your company needs.

WebCom
WebCom offers three levels of service with a highly affordable low-end service, and two attractive upper level services. Some of the features include FrontPage support, up to 30 email addresses,

YourHost.com
Choose a plan starting at only $25 per month. Basic site includes CGI space.