What are your server types: NT? UNIX? Both? Other?

• We use Unix. We do not offer virtual hosting on NT servers.

Does The Web Power support MacIntosh systems?

• Sure. You can use the Fetch program to transfer files from your MAC to our system. You can also use Telnet and the POP e-mail programs like Eudora, Claris E-mail and Netscape Mail.

Why is Unix better than a Windows/NT server?

• Essentially, Unix is a more reliable operating system. This is largely due to the fact that NT is only about 5-6 years old, whereas UNIX has been around for about 25 years. Now, older is not always better. In this situation however, the 25 years of refinement has paid off - UNIX is a smooth running machine.

  For example: compare downtime. UNIX has no scheduled downtime. NT on the other hand has to be shut down in order to perform certain system operations, such as installing certain software programs. It is not uncommon for NT servers to be down for hours at a time. I don't mean to cut on NT - I'm sure that Microsoft will iron out the rough spots, but in the meantime it is the user who pays the price.

Connectivity

OC3 Connectivity
Great support and great features will get you nowhere without a wide pipe. The servers we offer are connected with multiple OC3 lines, an OC3 is 100 times the size of a T1 and 3.5 times larger than a T3. Additionally every line is supported by several other redundant connections that each tie right into the backbone.