> I was just wondering if there is something that cannot
> be done in CF and can be done in ASP? Has anyone
> encountered such an instance.
>
> My understanding is that Active Server Pages (ASP) are
> theoretically equivalent to Cold Fusion Pages but
> using Microsoft proprietary programming. My guess is
> that we can do the same thing with Cold Fusion what we
> can do in ASP.It wouldn't surprise me if Microsoft has
> placed barriers to using other environments with its
> products such as MS SQL Server.
Both products, ASP and CF, are very similar in many respects, but there are
certainly some things you can do in ASP that you can't do in CF. However,
you'll find that SQL Server can be used very well from CF - Microsoft hasn't
done anything that might negatively affect their SQL Server sales. The
things you can do from ASP that can't be done from CF aren't caused by
Microsoft placing barriers, but from the differences in how you do things.
For example, you generally have more complexity in ASP. Usually, this
complexity is nothing but a pain in the ass, but it does expose some
functionality; COM objects are easier to work with, you can manage
buffering, etc. On balance, though, you'll be far more productive with CF.
Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software
http://www.figleaf.com/
voice: (202) 797-5496
fax: (202) 797-5444
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