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Originally Posted by MattBarthorp
To add to Carl Owen's words, there is a big misconception, that one needs to have the same OS on the server as that which is present on the local machine. This is absolutely untrue. Inorder to have a cheaper hosting experience one can opt for Linux OS on the server despite the fact that the local machine has Windows Operating System installed.
Regards,
Matt  |
Agreed. It is not necessary to have the same operating system installed on your local computer. You can have a completely different operating system on your local computer and your server. Infact, there is no connection between the operating system of your server and your computer.