Linux hosting is the most popular hosting form today. The Linux servers provide a very stable server environment but might seem complex and difficult for people only having experience with Windows based operations systems. 
The popularity of Linux hosting throughout the Internet has also led to scripts and general server software being developed foremost for Linux based hosting. That said, most popular server software is created for both Windows and Linux systems. Our recommendation is to go for hosting based on Linux and don't let you scare off by the unknown.