Peter, Most Linux platforms will offer very stable performance with cf once installed - repeat "once installed".
Linux is best of kept as a server platform unless you are ready for a complete culture change - that change may or may not be worth it depending on your situation. Your windows software wont run on Linux without a conversion program, most progs do have open source alternatives - that said they don't normally have the same polish or exact features. If you are after a desktop solution - redhat is the optimal choice, it has by far the most resources available for support and documentation. As a server it has many issues with the way it deals with installed components - everything seems to be interconnected, if you change one package be prepared to modify another 5 or 10 packages. An issue may be that only mm supports rh7.2 - current version is 9, if you are using the box as a workstation you probably should use v9 because of its better interface, more current driver/hardware options, and its automatic update features etc. The Linux path it is one you will only regret for a while.....keep thinking of all the software that you will never have to purchase again ;) Either way, setting up a server/workstation be it windows or Linux odds are you will have some challenges. We have had nothing but trouble getting rh9 & cfmx to work. Best of luck Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, 27 June 2003 1:06 PM To: CFAussie Mailing List Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [cfaussie] ColdFusion MX on Linux Hello Does ColdFusion MX developer run better on Linux? I'm checking out the Melbourne Linux Users Group tonight and I was told there was somebody there who is an expert on Web Development. I've been told to look at Mandrake and Red Hat. I'm worried about compatibilty with hardware and my Windows software. Thanks Peter Mount [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Sent using MailStart.com ( http://MailStart.Com/welcome.html ) The FREE way to access your mailbox via any web browser, anywhere! --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/ --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MX Downunder AsiaPac DevCon - http://mxdu.com/
