Windows or Linux
 

Our host tells me that our email server needs upgrading and is offering Windows (at a cost) or Linux (free). He's kinda pushing Windows, says it has anti-spam and anti-virus, but the box is already running Wnidows OS and I think he just doesn't want to change it over.

Any opinions?

I would go with Unix / Linux. Plenty of free anti-virus, spam filtering solutions out there. Depending on how busy your mail server is. Unix would perform much better. Just the Windows OS alone weighs things down a great deal.

Another vote for Linux here. Because you'll have a greater choice of scripts, a more secure environment and I swear Windows runs slower.

Every Windows server I've worked on has been slow, with a lot of downtime.

I was leaning that way but that tips the scales for sure.

Thanks guys.

Windoze boxes do have an advantage for certain applications, but mail server isn't one of them.

Linux but it is only as good as the system admin.

if you want windows, ask for a discount. Or you'll just take linux. Free for you, more work for them..

only Linux. Is best way for good stability of your server.

Despite the general opinion is to choose Linux, I can say that I am running a dedicated for 2 years and i didn't have any problems with it. Beside that, it is easier to configure and to maintain for somebody with limited knowledge.

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thought u may want to know

with regard to the thread, its a no brainer really, and expecially if there is no charge for the linux, thats your way to go.

So is Windows, but on Linux you generally have faster bug fixes and great package management systems, like apt (Debian) or portage (Gentoo).

We're using exim + spamassassin, but you might want to take a look at Scalix if you have a large number of users and need good Outlook integration.

Cheers,
Alex

Once again, thanks for all the great info. We're going to go with the Linux setup. |thumb

Smart choice.

linux=stability