In my Windows Server vs Linux comparison, you’ll explore all the similarities and differences between the two leading OS. Let’s see which one’s better.

The typical consumer isn't ready to become a Windows or Linux server administrator but many consumers find themselves in the position of being the de facto home IT administrator. Windows Home ...

Every website needs a web server, and every web server runs on an operating system. Linux and Windows Server are your choices, and our guide will help you pick the right OS.

One common alternative that’s been posited to Windows Server in a home environment is Linux — specifically, a user-friendly variety of Linux that’s been written to coexist with Windows systems.

Whether it's for the home or home office, a Linux server can provide an array of digital services for the family or a budding business.

Every website needs a web server, and every web server runs on an operating system. Linux and Windows Server are your choices, and our guide will help you pick the right OS.

What is Windows Home Server? Most households now have multiple computers and huge libraries of media files too; it's therefore no longer a daft idea to have a server in your home to store all ...

Setting up a file server doesn't need to be complicated. With three desktop machines (Kubuntu, Win XP and a testbed, which is currently running ReactOS) and a laptop (Xubuntu) in use at home, our IT ...

Samba -- obviously for Windows compatibility. But not so obvious, operate it in Domain Controller mode for both Windows and Linux logon account control eliminating the need for a Win2K3 Server.

At the top of any home server feature list is providing rock-solid backups. With the RPi, this is pretty simple, due to the wide range of network-sharing options in Linux: Samba/CIFS for Windows ...