Scott: > Free CFML app server that can be used for production > <http://www.newatlanta.com/products/bluedragon/index.cfm> see > <http://www.sys-con.com/coldfusion/article.cfm?id=658> Yup - fair enough, but its a limited functionality version - basically a hook to get you into a paid for product. PHP is 100%, start to finish, completely and utterly free. It is also very widely supported - BlueDragon is not. While paying for CF makes sense to me (I work with it everyday) and in many other cases, it may not make sense to someone who wants to make a single 5 page website with a sign up form and nothing more.
> Free CFMX hosting: http://f2o.org (CFMX 6.0 + updater 3) At the best of times f2o is not open to everyone, you have to apply and be approved. Currently f2o have stopped taking any applications as they were attacked by someone who got pissed when they were rejected. Don't get me wrong f2o are tops & they do heaps of great things, but you can't really justify going with CF "because you can host for free at f2o". BTW: I'm not suggesting CF should be free or complaining that its not. Its a commercial product & that's part of its strength. Barry: > I personally haven't a problem dealing with new languages, but the jury is > still out on whether students can easily migrate to another language after > only learning CF's tags. I think CF is great in this area - sure you have to go back and relearn syntax, but the underlying concepts (variables, array, flow control, etc..) are very generic. I think in this aspect starting in CF is perfect. Cheers Mark ______________ Mark Stanton Technical Director Gruden Pty Ltd Tel: 9956 6388 Mob: 0410 458 201 Fax: 9956 8433 http://www.gruden.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/
