What is a Linux host?
What is a Linux host? What are the types of Linux hosts? Is a Linux host better or a Windows host? These may be questions that have occupied your mind. But don’t worry at all, because we intend to dedicate this article from the Fa host knowledge base to a comprehensive explanation of Linux hosting and comparisons of Linux and Windows hosting. For this reason, we recommend you to stay with us until the end of this article.
Linux hosting performance
The servers on which the Linux operating system is installed are called Linux servers, and the hosts located on these servers are also called Linux hosts. The Linux operating system is actually an open source technology and allows developers to make changes in the operating system core in any way they want. The open source of the operating system is one of the main reasons for the popularity of Linux.
Frequently asked questions about choosing a Linux or Windows host
It can be said that some functions of Linux servers are similar to servers with operating systems such as Windows or Apple for Mac. But in fact, Linux offers special features that distinguish it from other services. In the following, we will explain these differences to you in a complete way.
In this educational article, we will discuss the following topics:
- The history of the Linux operating system
- Top 10 Linux distributions
- Linux and Windows hosting comparisons
- Types of Linux hosts
The history of the Linux operating system
In 1991, a Finnish developer named Linus Thorwalder founded the Linux operating system. He was looking to create an open source operating system for personal computers. Linus Torvalds tried his best to make his dream come true and finally succeeded. He created the kernel of his desired operating system and called it Linux. Over time, the Linux operating system found the ability to be installed on the server and caused the appearance of Linux hosts. Over the years, Linux has grown rapidly and has become the main choice of people among all the hosts in the market. Currently, a huge number of people around the world are using open source Linux hosting to advance their goals.
After you have decided to use a Linux service, you need to choose one of its distribution types. These distributions are basically operating systems based on the Linux kernel. In fact, these distributions can be considered different versions of the Linux operating system, each of which has its own unique features. As a result, you can choose one of them based on your needs.
Top 10 Linux distributions 
- Ubuntu
- Fedora
- Linux Mint
- openSUSE
- PCLinuxOS
- Debian
- Mandriva
- Sabayon/Gentoo
- Arch Linux
- Puppy Linux
Any of these distributions can be used on Linux hosts. Deciding which one to use on a server is up to the server expert. The relevant expert chooses one of these distributions according to his work schedule. As mentioned, each of these distributions has its own characteristics. For this reason, when choosing a Linux host, the type of distribution should also be considered. In the following, we will explain the most popular distributions in a more complete way.
Ubuntu
The most popular Linux operating system among users can be considered the Ubuntu operating system. Ubuntu was introduced in 2004, but in a short period of time it was able to gain the first place among different Linux distributions. Among its features, we can point out that it provides very strong support for most of the world’s living languages, including Persian. It is easy to work with this operating system and even users who are not very familiar with the work process can devote themselves to its environment very quickly.
Fedora
Fedora is another type of Linux operating system distribution that was made available to the public in 2003. In fact, Fedora is a multipurpose operating system that has become the choice of many people. The managers of this distribution update their version every 6 months and add new features to it. Currently, Fedora Linux operating system can be used on personal computers, servers and cloud computing.
Debian
Debian is one of the oldest and at the same time the most popular distributions under the Linux operating system, which is used by many users. This distribution, like the previous distributions, is open source and allows the user to change the existing codes. One of the most important features of the Debian distribution is its stability, high quality and strong support.
CentOS
CentOS is another popular Linux distribution. This distribution was introduced in 2004 and soon became one of the most widely used distributions. Currently, this operating system is installed and running on FA host servers.
