# Windows hosting? of linux hosting **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [November 8, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258 "2018-11-08T17:37:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![philvdl](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/philvdl/32/1497_2.png) [@philvdl](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/philvdl)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/1 "2018-11-08T17:37:25Z")
hi, i have 2 awesome Rapidweaver sites, but need a new hosting service. Is there a preferred hosting type to chose? which is best for rapidweaver: windows hosting? of linux hosting i am quite good with rapidweaver but witch such things i am not certain. logicaly i would say i have to chose Linux hosting. please advise. ---
**Author:** ![LSPhoto](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lsphoto/32/270_2.png) [@LSPhoto](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LSPhoto)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/2 "2018-11-08T17:40:09Z")
@barchard ( Greg, who runs [https://www.chillidoghosting.com](https://www.chillidoghosting.com) ) provides excellent service for RW users. I’ve hosted with him for 7 years now, I think. ---
**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/3 "2018-11-08T17:41:33Z")
As Lisa so kindly mentioned, I’m more than happy to help. I use Linux for its speed, compatibility and reliability. It’s really the best choice for hosting. If you’re looking to move or get started, please let me know. I’m happy to help! Greg ---
**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/4 "2018-11-08T18:08:04Z")
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**Author:** ![wirrah](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/wirrah/32/22867_2.png) [@wirrah](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/wirrah)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/5 "2018-11-08T20:14:04Z")
The biggest drawback with windows hosting is that it lacks the tools that frequently get discussed here (eg. .htaccess) ---
**Author:** ![yabdab](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/yabdab/32/26154_2.png) [@yabdab](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/yabdab)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/6 "2018-11-08T23:02:52Z")
> **[Web Hosting | Mac Friendly Hosting Services | Macdock](https://www.macdock.com/rapidweaver)** > > Premium web hosting for Rapidweaver users, macOS users, web designers, developers and creatives. ---
**Author:** ![rhillsdon](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/rhillsdon/32/10360_2.png) [@rhillsdon](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/rhillsdon)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/7 "2018-11-10T17:07:37Z")
Would recommend Linux every time for speed and compatibility. We do unlimited space/bandwidth hosting with Free SSL which is 100% RW compatible and super fast, all SSD storage and auto-scaling, check out [https://www.tekeez.uk/webhosting](https://www.tekeez.uk/webhosting). Contact me direct for a RW user discount. ---
**Author:** ![zeebe](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/zeebe/32/22007_2.png) [@zeebe](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zeebe)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/9 "2018-11-15T14:17:41Z")
Not sure why @ujwala’s post got flagged, looks like many other posts of someone recommending a host. I have also seen other posts were people talk badly about hosts, so this one is weird… ---
**Author:** ![Elixir](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/elixir/32/25498_2.png) [@Elixir](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Elixir)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/10 "2018-11-15T14:28:27Z")
Could have been an auto flag by the system as it appears @ujwala’s account was created only 3 hours ago. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/windows-hosting-of-linux-hosting/23258/11 "2018-12-16T00:28:31Z")
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