Windows hosting is generally the choice for hosting web content that uses ASP.NET or ASP with Microsoft SQL Server database connectivity. If you plan to build your website using these scripting technologies then Windows hosting is for you.

Both Windows & Linux support all standard hosting features. It's not entirely true that only because you are using a Windows Based Desktop or OS means you need Windows hosting. Server operating system is totally independent on which desktop you are using. In fact most of the website you see (even our website) runs on Linux platform.