I think the security probelsm lie more in Microsoft's IIS and the NT OS than
the CF Server. Allaire always sends out alerts about security updates even
if they are not for CF Servers, but something that relates to CF.
PHP is a neat language, however it still isn't developed enough and also the
learning curve is enough for your boss to be considered a complete and total
moron. If he wants to make his whole company spend a few months learning
PHP and converting all exsisting apps to PHP, tell him to go for it. Also,
I dont think that the database connectivity is as powerful.
Greg.
ps. if he starts to ramble on about php and mysql tell him just because you
read webmonkey doesnt mean it should applied, especially in a corporate
environment. I see PHP and MySQL as more of a home user solution.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kelly Shepard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Talk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 12:14 PM
Subject: Another debate
> The new boss has arrived in my department and of course he wants everyone
to
> switch from the awesome and all mighty cold fusion to .... PHP. We do need
> some other strengths in our department for those clients who don't want us
> to host their application or don't have cf on their server, but, he wants
a
> complete switch. Here is a glimpse into his last email:
>
> "It could be argued that both technologies have their strengths and
> weaknesses. However, in the corporate IT department, CF is usually not an
> option due to cost and security problems. I realize that changing
> perceptions and old habits are sometimes difficult, but necessary.
> Especially in our industry (high-tech).
>
> The need to deliberate the issue further is a mute point."
>
> Does anyone have any opinions on his security problems comment? It seems
> that alliare is pretty good about getting patches up - or we have just
been
> lucky and not had any problems. And, would you agree that in the
corporate
> IT department cf is "usually" not an option?
>
> Thanks in advance for any input.
>
>
>
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