Re: Java vs .NET was: RPGIII compiler vs Visual Basic

On 6/21/05, Joe Pluta <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > From: Steve Richter
> >
> > Why would an enterprise decide to use MySql instead of SQLServer for
> > .NET applications?   The cost per employee using sql server must be a
> > tiny fraction of what that employee costs the employer per year.
> > Arguably, using sql server will increase the productivity of the
> > employee because the application software will have more
> > functionality, was easier for the programmer to develop.
> 
> I get a kick out of this.  Replace a few words and phrases, and you get
> this:
> 
> Why would an enterprise decide to use Windows instead of an iSeries to
> store their business logic?   The cost per employee using an iSeries
> server must be a tiny fraction of what that employee costs the employer
> per year.  Using an iSeries server will increase the productivity of the
> employee because the data is more accessible, has more tools for the
> programmer to develop with, is more secure, more reliable, easier to
> backup and costs less to maintain.
> 
> (Note that you can still use Windows to develop your thick client
> applications if you so desire, you just don't store your database and
> business logic there.)

I'd say people are voting with there wallets on this one and not
following your suggestion.

> 
> Joe