Linux hosting is everywhere. Whether you are searching for a simple shared web hosting account or a strong dedicated server, the chances are that a Linux-based solution will be provided first. Perhaps in other cases, you don't know. If your hosting requirements are simple you are likely to choose an account based on the available webspace, bandwidth and similar features-the operating system are so far down the priority list of most people that it is often not even listed in comparison tables. But if you're an experienced user, know something about Linux, or you may need to create a technically complex website where you have complete control over everything, that's a different story. You might want to choose the distro or control panel you want. Further control of the server and its components might be required. To get you going – a firewall, mail server, private DNS – hosts will throw in all kinds of goodies and provide quality support to keep your site up and running. The...