yeah, i agree with you. Also, i believe that you can compile ur sites into DLL files. I am a PHP developer and I use MySQL. I, personally, like the freedom of programming in an open environment. I find that Microsoft is a little complex for me, though i have never really looked too deep into it that i can say for sure :)
As for the hosting, I usually build online apps that people can log into so hosting is not really an issue for me.
Also if you build for the usual PHP configuration you shouldnt have a problem with the hosting side. I usually put it into my contract that the site, if there is one, should be transferred to our host.
What i do like about .net is that, from what i see, it is very automatic so you as a developer can be much more productive with your time.
I still like php/mysql and would not be easily moved tho, but i dont go round and jump on peoples heads because of the platform that they program on.
I am actually looking at learning .net so that if a customer does specify a platform that i can give it to them.
anyway. :) Jonathan
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