[OSGeo-Discuss] Windows verse Linux

[Mateusz Loskot]

Zachary L. Stauber wrote:
> I've found actually that PostGIS runs as stable under Windows as it does 
> under Linux, and it's easier to install, plus it's more up to date.  The 
> RPM's for Fedora are always six months behind what is available in tgz form.  
> I couldn't find the information to get PostGIS RPM working under Linux, but 
> under Windows it was a 1 minute install and it was all done for me.

Sometimes, for some applications, you may want to tweak PostgreSQL and
optimize during compilation. It's much easier on Unix than on Windows.

> Also it was easier to set security under Windows.

I believe you mean easier for administrator (just a few clicks),
but IMO it's important to consider security level itself,
what's rootkits or virus prone more, etc.

Cheers
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