Nick Causton wrote: > The age old question again I am afraid - which language to use? > > We are maybe looking at a largish <$200k development for which we want to > get returns for the next ten years, longer if possible. Now lets assume > that I am being employed as a Strategic Consultant to examine which > development environment is right for the job, where do I start? > > Now I know what the natural answer from most people here is likely to be > but... bearing in mind the lack of 64-bit future and our ten year > expectation is that still the right choice? > > I look forward to the ensuing discussion. >
I'd definitely choose a backend database that can be used on any platform, like MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Firebird. That way, you're not screwed like you would be if you picked a Windows-only kind of database...like Foxpro tables, Access (lol!), or SQL Server. -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
