ColdFusion is not a content management system like Drupal or Joomla; although it could be used to write systems like those. Some CMS-based CFML projects do exist.
ColdFusion can be expensive in terms of up front costs. Many, myself included, feel the total cost of ownership is lower when compared to Java.
I believe that some of the more recently popular server side languages, such as Ruby, are competitive in the total cost of ownership department.
If the up front cost is a factor--and you want to code in CFML--there are two mature open source alternatives; OpenBlueDragon and Railo.
If ColdFusion is slow; it is because it's running poorly written code or because the server was improperly tuned. This could be an issue with any server side platform.
Performance is a subjective thing that relates to what you need to do and the resources you have. Any server-side technology can be written so it runs horribly, and can be optimized to perform better.
I just wanted to say that ColdFusion isn't a design tool; it is a server side technology.
If the web sites for Camper van Beethoven or Cracker are poorly designed it is not the fault of ColdFusion any more than it would be the fault of HTML, JavaScript, or Photoshop.
ColdFusion is a perfectly capable server side technology when compared to alternatives (Such as .NET, PHP, Java, Ruby, or whatever else people are using these days).
The ColdFusion "jab" in the middle of this article seems oddly out of place. I assure you that ColdFusion can be used as part of a technology to build usable web sites.
I got to speak to a bunch of the marketing / evangelist folks behind the Nook at Adobe's Max conference last week. I believe Barnes and Noble seems to have an approach of using the digital stuff (Nook / Purchase) in order to extend their in-store experience.
As one example, if you have a Nook inside a Barnes and Noble store; then you can read any digital book available. As you leave the store the books are reverted to trial mode. [I assume the Nook has to be connected to the local B&N's wifi]
It seems a natural extension of that to stock their shelves w/ products that help augment this digital content strategy.
Is it an invasion of Privacy? I think so. When I walk into a store, such as an Apple Store (or a Best Buy or any store w/ computers available) I think I have a reasonable expectation that the computer will not take a picture of me for future public display.
Is it an illegal invasion of privacy? I suspect not. At best he is violating some unspoken etiquette w/ regards to what you're allowed to do on public computers.
I wonder if unfair competition could be used against patent trolls? Or would they argue that they aren't competing as they have no product or service available in the marketplace?
I have some curiosity about the financial info and profitability of the site. ( How much did you make; where does it come from; what was the profit; etc.. ). It'd be very cluetrain manifesto-ish for ya'll to share that info.
Isn't Trademark law supposed to be regional? That is why there can be a Joe's Diner in Boston, Connecticut, and New York all being completely separate businesses.
If Groupon has no presence in Australia, it seems the other company is acting legitimately [as best I understand the law].
I'm not sure if this is nitpicking or not, but Visa and Mastercard are public companies, at least in the US and their stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Not that I think the companies should be forced to service certain customers, though.
This strikes me as drivel too, as others have stated.
As a [moderately prominent] Flash Platform developer, let me assure you that Silverlight is considered a viable platform for building Rich Internet Applications. Many "Flex/Flash" shops have also picked up Silverlight projects. I expect the platform will continue to become more prominent over time as penetration grows. Didn't Microsoft rush through four versions of the player very quickly?
Re: Re: ColdFusion isn't a Design Tool..
I'm sorry; but I believe you are mistaken about what ColdFusion is and how it is sold / promoted.
ColdFusion is an application server, like PHP or Java. Check out the Adobe page on it for more info http://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-family.html .
ColdFusion is not a content management system like Drupal or Joomla; although it could be used to write systems like those. Some CMS-based CFML projects do exist.
ColdFusion can be expensive in terms of up front costs. Many, myself included, feel the total cost of ownership is lower when compared to Java.
I believe that some of the more recently popular server side languages, such as Ruby, are competitive in the total cost of ownership department.
If the up front cost is a factor--and you want to code in CFML--there are two mature open source alternatives; OpenBlueDragon and Railo.
If ColdFusion is slow; it is because it's running poorly written code or because the server was improperly tuned. This could be an issue with any server side platform.
Performance is a subjective thing that relates to what you need to do and the resources you have. Any server-side technology can be written so it runs horribly, and can be optimized to perform better.
ColdFusion isn't a Design Tool..
I just wanted to say that ColdFusion isn't a design tool; it is a server side technology.
If the web sites for Camper van Beethoven or Cracker are poorly designed it is not the fault of ColdFusion any more than it would be the fault of HTML, JavaScript, or Photoshop.
ColdFusion is a perfectly capable server side technology when compared to alternatives (Such as .NET, PHP, Java, Ruby, or whatever else people are using these days).
The ColdFusion "jab" in the middle of this article seems oddly out of place. I assure you that ColdFusion can be used as part of a technology to build usable web sites.
Re: Better analysis
I was given the impression that people held the jobs at the same time. The diagram is very confusing to me.
Nook..
I got to speak to a bunch of the marketing / evangelist folks behind the Nook at Adobe's Max conference last week. I believe Barnes and Noble seems to have an approach of using the digital stuff (Nook / Purchase) in order to extend their in-store experience.
As one example, if you have a Nook inside a Barnes and Noble store; then you can read any digital book available. As you leave the store the books are reverted to trial mode. [I assume the Nook has to be connected to the local B&N's wifi]
It seems a natural extension of that to stock their shelves w/ products that help augment this digital content strategy.
Re:
The difference might be that background music has a different rate than music used in a performance.
So, background music is one rate. And music that the girls dance to is a different rate.
How do you quantify Mass Exodus?
Based on my understanding of the Subscription Numbers; Netflix will have one million less subscribers than they anticipated.
Instead of 49 million; they have 48 million.
Doesn't that constitute a 2% drop, give or take? Why does 2% equate to a massive customer exodus?
With 7-11..
With 7-11 eleven is it because the promise of Free Slurpees gets people into the store only to discover they are out of the "Free Slurpie" cups?
It actually turned me off from buying a Slurpie or going back to 7-11.
Re: And this is why trusting "the cloud" is insanely stupid
You're trusting your backups to USB Drives? I hope you mean Hard Drives, and not those sticks..
Re: Re:
I Don't know anything about the band, but I was also wondering if it was a tongue and cheek style move.
Creepy!
Is it creepy? Most definitely.
Is it an invasion of Privacy? I think so. When I walk into a store, such as an Apple Store (or a Best Buy or any store w/ computers available) I think I have a reasonable expectation that the computer will not take a picture of me for future public display.
Is it an illegal invasion of privacy? I suspect not. At best he is violating some unspoken etiquette w/ regards to what you're allowed to do on public computers.
Can we sue patent trolls for unfair competition?
I wonder if unfair competition could be used against patent trolls? Or would they argue that they aren't competing as they have no product or service available in the marketplace?
Next up: Going to Church
I am more prone to be scared of folks going to church than those playing D&D.
Cool Stats
Those are cool stats.
I have some curiosity about the financial info and profitability of the site. ( How much did you make; where does it come from; what was the profit; etc.. ). It'd be very cluetrain manifesto-ish for ya'll to share that info.
(untitled comment) (as Jeffry Houser)
As others have said or alluded to...
Isn't Trademark law supposed to be regional? That is why there can be a Joe's Diner in Boston, Connecticut, and New York all being completely separate businesses.
If Groupon has no presence in Australia, it seems the other company is acting legitimately [as best I understand the law].
One Sample (as Jeffry Houser)
Everytime you post a story like this I'm reminded of this story:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/25/earlyshow/main6331796.shtml
Although I can't find an update that positively links FB to the theft.
Re: Re: Visa and Mastercard are Public Companies
Acknowledged! Thanks for the clarification
Visa and Mastercard are Public Companies
I'm not sure if this is nitpicking or not, but Visa and Mastercard are public companies, at least in the US and their stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Not that I think the companies should be forced to service certain customers, though.
As a Flash Platform Developer...
This strikes me as drivel too, as others have stated.
As a [moderately prominent] Flash Platform developer, let me assure you that Silverlight is considered a viable platform for building Rich Internet Applications. Many "Flex/Flash" shops have also picked up Silverlight projects. I expect the platform will continue to become more prominent over time as penetration grows. Didn't Microsoft rush through four versions of the player very quickly?
I'd hardly say Silverlight is quietly dying.
Do Nothing?
How about nothing? Why do they need to even acknowledge the movie?
Thank You Pearl Jam
Thank you Pearl Jam for trailblazing this sort of thing against Ticketmaster in the 90s.