Very true, tho there are other options, which usually limit the
learning curve....:
As usual, this is DEFINATLY IN _MY_ OPINION.
ASP - OK, it kinda limits you to NT, but so does anything using Delphi.
Very easy to use (IMO), quick etc. Can be used on Unix if you get
chilliasp.
JSP - Java-based, so it needs a server that will accept servlets,
IIS can with JRun, Apache also will. Runs cross platform,
which is good if you ISP has Linux/SunOS/etc (ie, not NT). You NEED
to know Java fairly well*.
ISAPI/NSAPI/etc - Waste of time - it will take you too long to
develope anything usefull, you might as well spend the time learning
ASP or something else. Only works well with their native server (NS,
IIS etc)
DIY server: write your own HTTP server. See ISAPI/NSAPI :)
WebHub: Peter likes it, I dont. Its almost a personal thing :) It has
its
good points (multi-server (IIS, WebSite, Netscape etc), load balancing
etc)
and its bad points (Architecture learning curve I found especially
steep,
only runs on NT etc)
* I'm using this for my current project, and I'm finding it quicker,
easier
and WAY more powerfull than ASP, or any other method I've used so far.
I think that covers most of it - I'd be inclined to go with ASP, but
there
again, I've used it a LOT....
Nic.
Peter Hyde wrote:
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> Matthew wrote:
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