Actually, you're exactly right. I was planning on working on interesting apps for underserved markets. The small businesses that could never afford an intranet or custom-developed applications, but is willing to buy prepackaged apps if apps existed to serve their needs. My thought was to develop intranets-in-a-box that used CF Express--message boards that could be used by mechanics or different hotel staff. By developing specific versions customized to a particular niche or industry, you can spread the cost around while creating apps without competitors. I never pursued it because I think CF Express is too limited for some of the things I wanted to do. If CFMX had a full-featured, single IP edition for dirt cheap, the price could be absorbed pretty easily I think.
The cool thing for Macromedia is that many businesses outgrow a single PC and require more of a networked solution--meaning they'll have to upgrade to a full-featured CF server. Bill >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5/1/02 1:51 PM >>> On that note, I would think it'd be in MM's best interests to develop a method to do this - maybe the Developer Edition? with proper licensing? A version which is in single IP mode immediatly upon install?? I can't help but think how if a tool like this existed, it would get used in a large(er) number of places, thereby promoting sales of the Professional and Enterprise versions. After all, business folks would be caught by the "wow" factor, or "I want to do that too" phenomena, boosting interest (and indirectly, sales) in CF. My thoughts, but I closed my one man business cuz I realized I didn't have what it takes when it comes to marketing and accounting. So, maybe I'm blowing chunks with this idea.... Shawn Grover ______________________________________________________________________ Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.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
