If you are not familiar with Linux or Unix,There are many advantages to using a Unix based server. Followings are some of

them.
# Cost : Unix is a free platform, which means that your hosting company will not have to purchase the operating system for

your server.
# Scalability : More applications work on a Unix platform and you will have more choices to develop your site in many

different directions if you select this type of hosting package.
# Performance : Unix servers work very well, and very quickly. Less system resources are required, which translates into less

bandwidth and RAM usage for your site, which can be very helpful.
# Applications : More applications, such as CGI, PERL, MySQL and other languages were developed in Unix. This means that you

will be able to run more applications on your site than you would if you selected a Windows platform. If you want to include

CGI and PERL scripts on your site, than Unix is the best choice you can make.
# Telnet and SSH : If you like having the ability to use Telnet to monitor, run or perform tasks on your server, than Unix is

your clear choice. Telnet is not supported on a Windows platform.