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Re: Linux vs. Windows hosting?

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Originally Posted by yongkimleng
Do consider deploying your own server too. Though it may be the most costly, the experience is very good as you also learn about online server security issues, managing resources such as disk space, memory, bandwidth and user accounts. Not to mention you can run other stuff you've ever dreamt off like media streaming servers (FRC video streams?), game servers, and have total control over your databases and such
Just be careful about where you host from. Many ISPs have rules about webservers, or even block port 80 (http). If you're using the school's connection, this is most likely a non-issue, but just make sure you check with your school's IT Dept or your ISP before setting up a server.
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