So, as my ongoing quest to expand the Linux user base continues, I want to mention the middle ground people often get stuck in. It’s often perceived as a no-mans lands between the two waring sides, however there is a “bridge of peace” between the two so to speak. This comes in the unexpected form, [...]

As the title of my first post touched on, Linux has a steep learning curve, and I don’t think many people would disagree. The power, freedom and control of Linux is certainly what draws and maintains the vast majority of its users. The first steps into Linux could be from the demands of an over-worked [...]

Whilst thinking about where to start this newly extended Linux section of the UKFast blog, it dawned on me to simply start at the beginning and grow from there. A curious statement you may say, but one I had to think about in order to qualify. For me it started around ten years ago with [...]

In the hosting industry we’re seeing an increase in the number of businesses opting for Linux-based servers. If you’re looking to host a quality website you’ll be looking for the most stable technology on which to build your online presence. So, how do Windows and Linux platforms differ and which offers you the best service? [...]