Unix vs. Windows NT Comparison
Our Unix virtual servers uses Unix BSDI
operating systems for the majority of its servers because of the superior
performance, flexibility and cost efficiency that Unix BSDI offers. The
following is a comparison of the BSDI system to the Windows NT system.
Efficiency
Unix offers more performance at 32MB than Windows NT offers at 64MB. Unix is
usually more proficient in the use of its memory, especially when dealing with
network services. Because Unix requires less memory and processor time than
Windows NT, a Unix based system has more memory and processor power for other
computer functions.
Performance
With Unix and Windows NT running on 133MHz PC's, Unix ran 27% faster than
Windows NT when reading static HTML content, and with API generated content,
Unix is between 47% and 197% faster. For CGI contents, Unix is 77% faster than
Windows NT.
Reliability
Individuals and subsystems running on Windows NT crash far more frequently
than a unix system. Unix has been reliable for years due to its dependable
software and technology.
Remote Management
Unix was designed and implemented with remote management in mind. This enables
system administrators to remotely perform management operations from another
building or across the world. Windows NT is configured so that most of the
administrative programs have to be run on the physical machine, without the
ability to remotely control the machine.
Internet Services
Unix has included things such as SMTP (Email), NNTP (News), Telnet, and DNS.
All of these protocols and services were somehow forgotten by Windows NT. They
can be covered up with third party products and Microsoft's own programs.
However, none of these programs and products can compare to unix in terms of
flexibility and power.
Price Comparison
With the Unix server's cost at approximately one fourth that of the Windows
NT, it allows us to provide you with a more cost effective and powerful way to
be on the Internet.