what is difference between Hyperlink and LinkButton

             Hyperlink and  LinkButton controls look identical. However, there is a significant difference in functionalities.
Hyperlink control :
              It is immediately navigates to the target URL when the user clicks on the control. the form is not posted to the server.
LinkButton :
             It is first posts the form to the server, then navigates to the URL. If you need to do any server side processing before going to the target URL.