Also, http://pow.cx/ http://pow.cx/ (Ruby I know, but it shows such things can be done.) Also the argument of python/ruby requiring lots of configuration while

Also, http://pow.cx/ http://pow.cx/ (Ruby I know, but it shows such things can be done.) Also the argument of python/ruby requiring lots of configuration while php would not is just plain bullshit. Making PHP run with Apache (esp. on a windows machine) without stuff like EasyPHP (and this is where you stop comparing apples to oragnes) is by and large tough on the beginner.