Which is best?

[MobiTec]

Which do you prefer out of these servers?

• Windows

• Unix

• Linux

• Other (if there is 1)

[LordShryku]

The spark of debate is written all over this one.....

You forgot a few, just off the top of my head.
BSD (before dale bursts into flames)
Mac
Solaris

I'll keep my 2c to myself on this one, considering my strict bias in the matter 🆒

[jebster]

Originally posted by LordShryku
I'll keep my 2c to myself on this one, considering my strict bias in the matter 🆒

Well now I want to know... 🙁

And I have only had the displeasure of using Windows/IIS so I can't comment on which I like the best. 😉

[LordShryku]

Probe the EL for some Windows/Linux topics. Should be pretty clear :p

[piersk]

A classic case of the right tool for the right job.

If you're doing stuff in PHP, then I'd suggest Linux. Faster and more secure.

However, if you're doin ASP I'd suggest IIS.

I think most people are still very scared of using Linux, since it's still very much in the geeky realm.

[Weedpacket]

AS400 - you get handholding from IBM....

[onion2k]

I have sites hosted on Windows, Linux, and some weird *nix varient I forget the name of.

From my point of view, Linux is the best one. There are one or two PHP commands that don't work on Windows (usleep() being a prime example, and one I've encountered). It also tends to be the most stable in my experience, though that is more due to the fact the people admining the Windows box I have a site on are muppets.

For 99% of cases there'll be no substantial difference.

[BuzzLY]

Which is best?

Definitely Twinkies.

Although backrubs come in a close second.

[piersk]

Originally posted by onion2k
For 99% of cases there'll be no substantial difference.

Very true. Often it can be a case of "whichever you feel more comfortable with"

[dalecosp]

Originally posted by BuzzLY
Which is best?

Definitely Twinkies.

Although backrubs come in a close second.

backRub($twinkie) = "real nice ...";