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Oct 24, 2026 · Operations

Why Linux Dominates Servers: 7 Key Reasons from History to Containers

This article compiles seven expert perspectives on why Linux dominates the server market, covering historical security flaws in Windows/IIS, performance advantages of epoll-based web servers, lower licensing costs, lighter resource footprint, native container support, stronger open-source ecosystem, and the Matthew effect that cemented Linux's position.