>However, for the MAJORITY of companies today, these types of applications are >not necessary and, at best, would be "overkill solutions".

Not that I entirely agree or disagree, but would you care to quanitify your proposition. Specfically, what basis are you using to conclude that with the Majority of companies today, internet/web enabled applications are not necessary or would be overkill.

Most of my clients have already inquired about deploying part of thier apps onto the net. You see, with many, it is either a black or white issue. Most companies will not deploy an entire app over the web. But, most have the need to make much of the data available on the net.

>Granted, there are many entities that can (and should) take full advantage of >all that Microsoft has to offer, but only a MINORITY will ever need that kind >of scalability and the benefits derived from utilizing multiple tools in >Visual Studio.

This statement does not make sense. In one sentence, you state there are many entities that can and should take full advantage of all that Microsoft has to offer. Later in the first sentence, you state that only a Minority will ever need that kind of scalability and benefits derived from utilizing multiple tools in Visual Studio.

Which is it? Many should take advantage or a miniority need to take advantage? FWIW, using two or more tools in an app does not make it scaleable alone. You can write a scaleable app with just one tool.

Sorry, I just don't see the point you attempting to make here<s>


>The MAJORITY of custom business applications written today require only one >development tool.

Require or just use one tool ? Once again, please quantity your statement.

>Microsoft wants everyone to believe otherwise and has become quite successfull >at "stumping" their customers. Here is where the problem lies - people take >Microsoft's "Vision" (propaganda) as gospel (MIS Directors, IT Managers, >Programmers, the Press, everyone).
>I believe that when enough people get burned, they will learn that the best >solutions are the simple ones. It has already started to happen. The day is >coming when Microsoft will no longer dictate to the market, but accomodate it >in terms of what is BEST for their customers. That is the ONLY way Microsoft >will be able to survive in the long run, else it will fail.

I agree that simple is best. Then again, well thought out designs using multiple tools can be successful. Note the emphasis on being well thought out<s>.

>John, are you one of the "stumped" ones?

I must be. I have a pretty successful consulting business, can take off an afternoon or two a week to play golf, and deliver solid, first quality applications to my clients.

Yes, I must be stumped. Thanks for asking the question.

I must admit, your conspiracy theory made for some very entertaining reading.<g>. With regard to your assertions about majority this and minority that, if you could back it up with some bona-fide stats, I would then take posts like this a bit more seriously<s>.