> I'd learn Java or VB. Writing a desktop application in CF seems like a
> work-around.
> From an IT manager's perspective, I have 10 proposals on my desk to
> develop a new desktop app for my company.
There are other perspectives than an IT manager -- how about the user
who just wants to get something done, the programmer with a killer app,
yadda, yadda, yadda
> The one that had to install
> a webserver to work, wouldn't even make it to my top 5.
But, from what Ben is demoing, it looks as if you don't need a web
server or a browser.
Or, if it was a combo desktop/internet app you could optionally use a
web server.
But, if I could do the job better/faster/cheaper -- why would you care
if it is written in APL. Forth, Lisp, AlGoL,
> From my
> perpective there are only disadvantages. The fact that you as a
> developer dont have to learn a new language or that you may be able to
> do it a little bit faster, doesnt really matter.
That's not always true -- I may not have time to ramp up to write the
app in the "ultimate" way -- having the ability to get the results I
need, can outweigh how "elegantly" the program was written.
I have nothing against learning other languages -- if I have a need.
>
> Besides the bottom line is that they still have to buy a server per
> install. CF is too expensive and BlueDragon isn't free to
> redistribute.
That's because the pricing model is based on a small # of licenses and
providing support for each copy. NA has publicly expressed willingness
to work with anyone on this & get it done!
>
> -Adam
>
>
Dick
"In times like these, it helps to recall that
there have always been times like these."
- Paul Harvey -
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