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Originally Posted by cfjedimaster
Adobe is working on a new version of CF right now. And to be clear - MS could make the same decision about dot net if it wants to as well.
I've seen shared hosting for CF as low as 5 dollars per month. Frankly, most clients are not going to want a host that costs around the same price as a cup of coffee. You get what you pay for. Also, you compared CF to windows and linux hosting. I assume you meant to compare to dot net or php, since CF runs in both Windows and Linux (and in the next rev, OSX).
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Micro$oft will not in a million years stop the development on .net. it's in the DNA of every single line of their products, and it's already widely adopted in the enterprise field.
Still, i believe ColdFusion will still be around, the thing is, they will remain unsignificant.
Back to the main point, the question posted by shellylynn
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Originally Posted by ShellyLynn
Basically what I am asking is: If I am wanting to develop my skills to make myself more marketable which is the best route to go? What language(s) should I learn that would enable me to get the most return on my time investment? I appreciate all of your opinions. Thank you!
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She wants to know opinion on which web programming language should she learn if she want more "
marketability". No doubt, it's either php or asp.net for now and forseeable near future. (+ MYSQL, of coz)
On hosting pricing wise, i'm talking about windows or linux hosting, for CF hosting, you need another app server, which is CF Server running on top of either linux or window, thus making much pricier. Just take a look at the price and you will know that for sure your hoster will pass the cost to you.
adobe.com/products/coldfusion/buy/
Originally, windows hosting cost more than linux hosting (windows server 2003std cost USD 600+ vs Linux practically FREE), but since things has changed in the landscape due to MS actually has a special pricing plan for solution provider. They know they want a piece of the shared hosting market as it's a platform battle they cannot afford to lose. Else whatever .net will become .nut, at least in the SME sectors.