Windows?
 

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No windows version and there is no plan for it.

Why not? I was thinking of trying it.

1) Windows XP/etc is unlike any of the UNIX like systems that we support which means significant work.

2) Only a tiny fraction of "power" users that LiteSpeed is targeted for would even consider running their web services on windows.

3) Combine 1 + 2 and we came to the conclusion that we will not support MS Windows any time soon. It is currently not practical.

Just out of curiosity, how do you define "power" users, and why wouldn't they consider using Windows?

Is there a way I can install Linux on my computer without erasing anything?

Windows has several issues that large web site operators do not like:

Transparency, security, flexibility, and cost.

You can try Linux on you computer using a free virtualizer such as MS Virtual PC 2004 or VMWare Server. This way, you don't need to repartition your hard drive.

You can also install Linux on your computer by putting it on a separate partition from your Windows install. You search google for linux and windows dual-booting how-tos.

I know that this is an old topic, but I couldn't help but reply to it.

You claim that transparency, security, flexibility, and cost are main issues. This is false.

I believe the only reason to not make a windows version of the client, would be because you are trying to promote the use of Linux operating systems. I use both Windows and Linux, and can easily tell that both have their own perks.

Windows can be just as secure as linux. Also, Linux is not the main operating system in the market, which is why it isn't targetted as much by viruses or hackers. Windows, since it is the main operating system (still), it will be targetted a lot more frequently. You'd be surprised over how many "powerusers" (as you put it) use windows, and cannot switch to this server software because they refuse to having to completely switch operating systems and set it up. That would take twice as long, without much to suggest that it would be for the best.

There is no such thing as complete security though, even Linux isn't completely safe. Again, I add that if someone knows what they're doing Windows can be just as safe. Of course, it may not be, but it would be close enough that the argument is moot.

As for cost, yes it is pretty high up there if one uses windows. However, a "poweruser" as you put it, probably has a business or is affiliated with a big one. So, the chances are very high that the person has a lot of money. Therefore, this argument is also moot; unless we're no longer talking about power users?

SimplyMepis
 

Install SimplyMepis Linux

www.mepis.org

Burn the ISO to CD and then boot your computer with the CD in the drive. The whole operating system will run from the CD. You can also optionally install it on your hard drive if you like it by clicking the install icon on your desktop.

There is also a tool for repartitioning your hard drive in the System->File System menu called QT Parted. This way you can have both Windows and SimplyMepis on your hard drive and choose which one you want to run everytime your computer boots.

OS popularity
 

Are you talking about OS's used for servers?

Apache has a greater market share than IIS, which leads me to believe that linux is in fact the main OS in the server market. Where to you get your stats?

Also, any linux-based OS is completely configurable, while windows leaves you with very few options.

vagueness
 

What internet services are you talking about?

Have you ever examined the source code of your services to ensure that they are secure? Myself and thousands of developers examine the source of services built for unix OS's. That, and the release cycle of open source software is what makes it so secure.