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ASP vs. PHP

When building web sites, ASP and PHP are very popular languages. Here's my opinion on whether ASP or PHP is best. Both ASP and PHP are languages used to build Dynamic Web sites that can interact with Databases and exchange information. ASP (Active Server Pages) is from Microsoft and is used with IIS (Internet Information Server) that runs on Microsoft Servers. PHP (PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor) is from Rasmus Lerdorf, who originally designed this parsing language which was later modified by different people. It runs on Unix and Linux servers and it also has an NT server version.

Advantages in migrating from ASP to ASP.NET

ASP to ASP.NET migration can be done by just changing the extension from .asp to .aspx.

Remote and Local ASP Debugging Tool

Debugging ASP (Active Server Pages) can be a real challenge these days. With virtually no software tools on the market most web developers have to struggle with manually finding ASP errors as they appear, one at a time, by inserting additional special statements (i.e. \'Response.Write\' statement) into their code in order to have any control over the ASP debugging process.

XML Strengths and Weaknesses with DOM, ASP and XSL

Since the inception of XML, many developers have wondered why we need XML...

10 Basic Requirements in Choosing a Good ASP Hosting Account

In the world of internet application, solutions are greater than products. Individuals and companies are still investing in web technologies, but they are investing in solutions with demonstrated benefits. If you are looking for top-notch ASP hosting solutions that helps you to deliver quick productivity and profitability, you need the necessary hosting foundation and ASP tools to help you plan and achieve your deliverables for your site. So what are the basic requirements that you should look for, in choosing a reliable ASP hosting account?

The Top 15 Essential Ingredients of Every WINDOWS HOSTING Plan (Package)

First things First. Why would you like to have Windows Based Hosting when there are Linux packages for cheaper rates ? The answer is - it depends on what application you are looking to use for your hosting. Consider the tools and scripting languages you plan to use - if you use PHP, Perl or MySQL, Linux is the way forward. If apps are Microsoft-specific, then Windows is what you need. Clear?

Retrieve the Autonumber Value in Access using C#

This sample deals with the retrieval of the value of the Autonumber field for a data row inserted in MS Access 2000. SQL Server provides access to new Identity values through SCOPE_IDENTITY, IDENT_CURRENT and @@IDENTITY based on the scope and session boundaries. In Jet 4, Microsoft added support for ANSI-92 SQL syntax, including support for @@IDENTITY. This feature can be very useful in the Internet mode. Typically, you will be able to identify and access rows inserted from Web pages and manipulate the newly added rows.

Siebel Takes (Another) Shot at ASP Model

After a good bit of speculation, IBM and Siebel have finally embraced the software-as-service model with the announcement of an on-demand, hosted CRM offering. "Siebel coming back into the ASP marketplace, after previously launching and then killing Sales.com, is clearly a defensive response to the success that other vendors, specifically salesForce.com are enjoying," says Jim Dickie, partner, CSO Insights. "I doubt that this will have a major impact on their enterprise-Fortune 500 account business, as the majority of those firms want to manage their CRM applications internally for a variety of reasons."

Adding and displaying data easily via ASP and XML/XSL

Storing and displaying data is a common and essential task, if you are working with Applications. It doesn't matter whether you are working with desktop Applications or WebApplications.

Creating PGP-Encrypted E-Mails Using ASP

The Concept of PGP For PGP-based communication both the sender and receiver should have public and private key pairs. The sender's public key should be distributed to the receiver. Similarly, the receiver's public key should be distributed to the sender. When sending a message or a file, the sender can sign using his private key. Also, the sender's private key is never distributed.