I started in PHP/MySQL learned a bunch, became proficient. And personally believed that it was the best thing since sliced bread. Did everything faster cleaner and with less system resources. (Also there was that independent testing that showed PHP/MySQL outperformed MS by alot, search the list archive for references)
Then I got a job at a company that was MS based. Network, Intranet and Internet all Windows based.
I have since had to migrate my skills to .NET and MS SQL. Advantages: All sorts of document and data sharing Word, Excel, eMail, and various data sources (SQL, Access, Legacy db and flat text files) all blend with little or no conflict. (Huge issue with People needing to share MS based documents)
Disadvantages: OS system costs and the hardware issue. Windows based systems require more RAM/HD to be efficient.
Companies with deeper pockets tend to pick ease of integration over the cost savings of Open Source.
Bottom Line: Learn to program .NET (including C# and VB.Net) or start looking for another job.
BTW I still do alot of PHP/MySQL for myself and others, and for others and believe that for strictly Web Based stuff it is the best option.
Jay Paulson writes:
I know this is a little off topic but I really need some help with this.
The company I work for just got bought out by a larger company. The larger company uses .NET from Micro$oft. I of course use all open source stuff for our web sites and now the new company wants to come in and pretty much blow away everything I have done and use their .NET setup.
I've basically got a month to do research and get my guns loaded for what I'm sure will be a heated debate about the Open Source Solution vs the Micro$oft .NET solution. So what I am looking for is personal and professional opinions about both solutions (specifically PHP etc), any and all links to good articles about both solutions giving the pros and cons of both technologies. Any other mailing lists I can get on to get more opinions about the two technologies. Are their any links to show the cost benifits of using Open Source vs Micro$oft .NET? (I know Open Source is free but I have no clue where to find how much .NET is).
As you can see any and everything would be a great help!!!
Thanks a ton!
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