Dusty, don't confuse the "developer version" of all BD editions with the specific "BlueDragon Server (free) edition". Check out their web site for more, but there are 4 editions: Server, Server JX, J2EE and .NET. The last 3 are at cost but have free developer editions, which are limited to a single IP address (much like CF's server deployment). The difference from CF is that the base "Server" edition is, as has been said here, a real, fully functioning, non IP limited standalone CFML server (for both Windows and Linux). Now, when the Server edition first came out several years ago, it was free for any use. A couple years ago, the licensing was "clarified" to say that it was intended for non-commercial use. Yes, that's vague. The bottom line seems to be (and Josh can jump in here) that if your intention is to make money using your implementation of BD, then you're expected to pass that along to New Atlanta and not use the free edition but use Server JX or above instead (which at 895 is $300 less than CFMX Std). And for a single CPU implementation, the J2EE edition is less than half the price of CFMX Enterprise. Again, I'm just sharing information of clarification, as I would on any CFML-related topic. Indeed, as for why one would use BD, over CF, again I'll let others jump in here as I no longer represent the company, but I can tell you that there are indeed many advantages, in terms of features, bundling options, and more. Take a look at the CFML Enhancements Guide as a starting point. I had also done a blog entry on 40+ advantages: http://bluedragon.blog-city.com/what_are_some_bluedragon_advantages.htm Admittedly, Scorpio is catching up on some of these (as can be seen from some Scorpio public announcements), but then BD 7 is due to add things that will be unique. For all CFML developers, the two pushing each other is a good thing. And for companies needing to solve some problem now, then they'll choose the product that solves those problems now or into the foreseeable future. I can tell you that we made a LOT of sales of BD while I was there, and it was because people needed something it did that CF didn't. It's not appropriate to think of BD as the "free CF server". That's just one of 4 editions. If you have a commercial use, you might instead consider Railo, or some of the other CFML implementations out there, if the sole goal is to get CFML for free. As for whether you can use if for your Chamber of Commerce client, I'd assert that this isn't the place to ask that question. Instead, there is a free BlueDragon discussion list (sign up at http://www.newatlanta.com/products/bluedragon/self_help/archive_search/index .cfm) or you can email direct to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (but like more public email addresses, they get a lot of spam to wade through so be persistent if you don't get an answer). /Charlie http://www.carehart.org/blog/
_____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dusty Hale Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 1:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [ACFUG Discuss] OT: Client talking points I'm still confused about Blue Dragon pricing. It seems pretty much the same as CF. I was under the impression that the Free Blue dragon would not allow multiple connections and was for development. And what is the definition of a personal site by Blue Dragon terms? My main thought is that if Blue Dragon cost is comparible with CF then what is the advantage of using it? I was considering using Blue Dragon because one of my clients could not afford a cf license for their server but I assume since they have a site on it that makes money from banners ads that the free version does not quailify. However, the site is a non-profit org owned by the chamber of commerce in Negril, Jamaica. Am I able to use the free version for this. Back in Atlanta soon :-( Signed - A confused developer :-) Dusty ------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, manage your profile @ http://www.acfug.org?fa=login.edituserform For more info, see http://www.acfug.org/mailinglists Archive @ http://www.mail-archive.com/discussion%40acfug.org/ List hosted by http://www.fusionlink.com -------------------------------------------------------------
