Best Linux web hosting services

Linux hosting is everywhere. Whether you are looking for a simple shared web hosting account or a powerful dedicated server, the chances are that you'll be offered a Linux-based option first.

If your hosting needs are simple, you probably choose an account based on the allocated web space, bandwidth and similar features, the operating system is so far down most people priority list that often it not even mentioned in comparison tables.

You could need more control over the server and its components. Hosting may throw in all kinds of goodies to get you started a firewall mail server, private DNS.