What elements of the Windows platform gave you an advantage over other pure Linux Web hosters?
Tim Varma: Of course, it’s graphical, and that is one of the things that customers are attracted to. For people who need to manage their own servers, Windows can make it easier. They can work closely with support staff, as needed. But especially for Windows Server 2003 and beyond, it’s proven to be very stable. For the most part Windows does exactly what it is supposed to do with very low failure rates. And that is really something that I see our customers wanting—something that is intuitive, visually appealing, and gets the job done without breaking. What perceptions do you think customers have about Windows? Tim Varma: Our Windows customers tend to be business-oriented people who have a technical team. I wouldn’t say that is true in every case, but it’s typically going to be a more business-savvy type of individual who chooses Microsoft. It’s usually a stability decision. Microsoft is established, and Windows Server 2003 is as stable as can be, assuming you are running applications t
