The difference between Hosting my site on a linux server or windows server

What's the difference between Hosting my site on a linux server or windows server?

Linux server is typically more stable and cost cheaper.
It come with more features.

Typically people choose Windows server when they need to run on script that can only support natively by Windows server, eg asp, aspx.

If you are hosting normal html page, go for Linux.
Linux also support the widely used script called php.

Here is an article abut some basic knowledge about choosing a Hosting company

http://www.marketingtreasurehunt.com/blog/internet-marketing-articles/2007/basic-knowledge-about-choosing-a-hosting-company.html