Programming Languages

[EricP]

Originally posted by JerryW@Nov 3 2002, 06:38 PM
I'll still take PHP/mysql over ASP. It's free, it's fast, it runs on almost every system, it's easy to make secure and I don't haver to worry about Microsoft's track record of security. It Not to mention Microsoft usually takes a couple of generations to get a technology right.

Hi JerryW,

While I do agree PHP is a good scripting language, it does not compare to the power of using a full blown OO language like C#, C++, or VB.NET right in a web page.

As far as the security issues are concerned, a large majority of current security cases are caused from inexperienced admin who do not follow MS Security Recommendations properly, thus the reason Microsoft put out such FREE software as;

The " v4 Windows Update " Their latest version that updates your system or network automatically.

The " Baseline Security Analyzer " that will probe your entire system (or Network) and tell you how to fix security vulnerabilities.

The " IIS Lockdown Tool " that locks down IIS from well known mis-configurations that could allow a breach in security.


Now, if very well paid Sys.Admin were as smart as their 4 year computer degree says they are, they would be using the tools above to help secure a W2K Server.

I stay on top of updates, I know how to configure a Tight W2K Server, and I have never had any problems with Security.

I do agree PHP/MySQL are tight, and would probably be using them now If I never saw the power of .NET.



Last edited by EricP at Nov 3 2002, 07:59 PM