> If they're running a Spectra application, it currently > won't work under CF MX, since the Advanced > Security stuff (CFAUTHENTICATE, etc) is not > available in CF MX. I understand that MM is > working on a CF MX-compatible version of > Spectra, but don't know how accurate that > understanding is, or when it might be available. > I'd recommend upgrading to CF 5 if you plan > on keeping that app around, or just leaving it > the way it is now, once you get it working. > > Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software
It's accurate. At the bottom of the Spectra Community home page ( http://spectrasource.macromedia.com ) there is now a link labelled Spectra 1.5.2 Announced, which describes this new release as a minor update to consolidate all the bug fixes to date and provide support for ColdFusion MX. Previous to this I remember reading on Ray Camden's personal site a mention that they were working on a final MX compatible version of Spectra, at which point Macromedia would end their development and he would move into the CFMX product development team ( since he's currently on the Spectra team which is going away ). If I had a choice, I would recommend that clients find an alternative to Spectra. That's not always a choice we have. If you're looking for a CF alternative, they're out there, however. I can't speak for SiteObjects personally since they primarily keep their software in-house ( http://www.siteobjects.com ), but you might also have a glance at Tapestry on my site ( http://www.turnkey.to ) or NetQuest's NQContent ( http://www.nqcontent.com ) although I'm personally even less familiar with this one. I might also recommend having a look at CommonSpot from PaperThin ( http://www.paperthin.com ) although my understanding is that it has a completely different bent than Spectra. All of these are CF content-management solutions which may or may not be reasonable alternatives to Spectra. My appologies if I left anyone out, these are just the high-powered CF-driven cms I can think of off the top of my head. Isaac Dealey Certified Advanced ColdFusion Developer www.turnkey.to 954-776-0046 ______________________________________________________________________ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
