Hrm... Tomcat side: 1) $$$ 2) If there are bugs, more $$$ for support instead of just being able to fix the darn things. 3) Tomcat has a HUGE/ACTIVE user community. You can actually get help from the people who write this stuff. 4) The dev tools are free too (eclipse/netbeans/jedit/etc) 5) You don't need a training class to learn the ins and outs of the app (more $$$ to MS) 6) Pretty darn easy to find a java programmer. Just advertise to this list and you will get one that likes tomcat too. :) 7) Bugs, Esp bugs that allow evil doers in are fixed IMMEDIATELY! You won't have to wait for M$ to get around to realeasing a fix 2 months after it is reported or telling you that you need to buy the next version to fix that problem. 8) Free upgrades.
MS Side: 1) if your org has deep pockets they have phone support standing by. 2) Really easy to make a simple app using the wizards. Click through programming. 3) Another nice item for your resume when your company goes under because they spent a significant percentage of their income on the .NET system. --Angus > -----Original Message----- > From: Eduardo Vazquez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 11:48 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Why should i use Tomcat vs .NET? > > > I work for a small company which is seriously considering the > .NET route > moving into the future. My mission if I chose to accept is to > sway popular > opinion towards Tomcat (Jakarta) for reasons I've yet to > summarize because I > can't confidently regurgitate any (I'm new to Linux/Tomcat > for the most > part). Is there anyone who has made this argument yet? Are > there anyone have > a url with the comparison done already or a list of reasons > why .NET isn't > optimal versus the other options or on the flip side of that; > why tomcat > rocks? Any help would be appreciated; I'm not looking forward > to becoming > even more reliant on one company. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Eduardo > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
