Re: Web Databases !

I agree with all that Micheal advised, EXCEPT the part about Linux. While NT requires a small initial investment, everything else you need to host your internet site is free. In particular the supporting tools are vastly superior to anything available for LINUX or any other UNIX system I've seen. With a UNIX based web site, you will have to pay for everything else, from your web server software to scripting engines and database access technologies. While there are lots of choices for these, you must resolve all the compatability and reliability issues yourself. LONG LIVE NT!!! Michael Segel <mikey@segel.NO.SPAM.KINGOFMYDOMAIN.SPAM.NO.com> wrote in article <339C36D2.2962@segel.NO.SPAM.KINGOFMYDOMAIN.SPAM.NO.com>... > prmesnik@world.std.com wrote: > > > > > What hardware requirements do I need ? > > > > Pentium based system with at least 16 mb (32 mb or more would be best) > > Windows NT is best (but you can even do it in Windows 95) > > > BZZZT! > If you want to keep your site alive, don't use Microsoft! > You are better off with Linux!!! > (Besides its free. NT is not!) > > > > What ISP connection do I need ? > > > > ISDN line - some ISPs offer dedicated phone lines if bandwidth is not the > > issue and/or you have a low budget. Otherwise a dedicated ISDN line is > > the way to start. > > > BZZZT! > ISDN is not a dedicated line. You have to keep the line up and > may incur costs on a per minute charge. ISDN is meant for a dial > on demand. So if your link is down, the ISP (MOST ISPs) will not > dial you!. > > Switched 56 or Frame Relay is the minimum bandwidth leased line. > > BTW, this information was provided for free. So take it for what it is > worth. > > -Just a tip from your uncle mike. > > BTW, since this last weekend, I killed off my last two braincells > so I can not take any responsibility for my posts. >