Why does Apple not use a Macintosh Web Server?

Question

Apple uses a Linux-based web server and not a Macintosh O/S Server.
Reference this claim at
http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph?site=www.apple.com

Do they really have no faith in their own operating system? Or do they realize that Apple is not the solution?

Answer 1

Macintosh servers aren't made for being a webserver. They are mostly made for being a way of connecting multiple macs in a system. Also, I'm sure apple doesn't need a UI for their webserver.

Answer 2

Linux is a better server operating system than Mac OS X server.

Answer 3

If it's any consolation to you, Apple is always running an experimental build of the MacOS on a Cray to test the MacOS for crashes. In no way could a MacOS run a super-computer. same goes for an Apple sever. The MacOS is made to make ROM calls to the onboard chips.