[Gazzy]

Hey guys, I recently got a Linux VPS but i immediately got a refund as I realised I really dislike Linux VPSes compared to Windows, mainly because of how easier Windows VPSes are to use. However they are significantly cheaper than Windows. What are your personal preferences?

[Isolated]

This has been asked so many times. It's all up to the manager and what he likes. You'll get used to Linux if you try it can even be more beneficial compared to Windows, but it's up to you.

[aymel]

linux because i'm not stupid and can learn how to access one + i don't need to pay a fee to be lazy and get a gui

[Gazzy]

I wasn't asking, just wanted to see other opinions

[NullBot]

Linux! ... prefer CentOs!

[Abagail]

Windows is paid software; Linux isn't. When you pay for Windows, you're also paying for the use of the license whereas renting a linux VPS is simply paying for the hardware and operation.

Linux is better for running a server where it has more options & is generally more secure for running a game server.

[Gazzy]

I agree Abagail but Windows comes with a GUI which makes tasks 100x easier for VPS beginners like myself. I am also hoping to run multiple game servers on one VPS, and I've never used a VPS before so I would much rather go for the easier option.

[Vince]

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Originally Posted by Gazzy but Windows comes with a GUI

And that is exactly the problem. Resources and disk space need to be allocated for that GUI. Resources that could otherwise have been used for running servers. Even Microsoft admits it. With Windows Server 2012 they're pushing system administrators more towards the command line.

Windows Servers are generally only deployed in large organizations because they need Active Directory.

[Lorenc_]

Install VNC on your linux VPS and there you go, a similar windows server environment...

Would say Linux VPS, I have more experience using that than a Windows server lol

[Sgt.TheDarkness]

Linux is without a doubt the choice for a production game-server; Throughout my years of experience of gaming, Linux provides better resource usage and more debugging capabilities when it comes to fixing bugs. Not to mention Linux distributions are open-source. When a bug or issue is found, the coding community quickly patches it and rolls out an update either that day or early the next day, depending on the severity of the issue.

However, the drawbacks with Linux is that it requires a reputable amount of knowledge on operation and administration. If you aren't used to administrating a box (VPS or Dedicated server), then I suggest you either get managed support or stick to Windows. Keeping in mind that Windows is more vulnerable to exploits than Linux.