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I think that MySpace proves that going the MS route can be viable. PlentyOfFish.com seems to be doing pretty well also. I agree with 'idea' that the price isn

by drm237 19y ago

I think that MySpace proves that going the MS route can be viable. PlentyOfFish.com seems to be doing pretty well also. I agree with 'idea' that the price isn't the issue, the complicated licensing structure is the administrative nightmare. I used to do all MS at the company I did IT for, but now that I'm on my own I concentrate on LAMP. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

nickb 19y ago
First of all, MySpace is not a startup and they have plenty of money to burn. They chose MS for many reasons, including the fact that they can hire a ton of people who know the platform. MS also did a lot of custom engineering on SQL Server to help them scale. If you read that giant article from CIO mag you'll see that this was one of the biggest plusses. If you're rich & have plenty of cash on hand, you don't have to worry about the cost. But if you're a startup, cashflow is everything.
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