>>>>>But once you're talking about Web, desktop, services and system code, .NET makes more sense than anything else IMHO because it covers way more bases with a common skillset.
>>>
>>>Add mobile in there and SQLite may change the equation.
>>>
>>>FWIW we just deployed an app built with jquery/sqlite/mysql/php. That one truly runs anywhere that matters including Windows desktop (in a form with a browser control) except that the lack of right-click in iPad required some ducking and jiving. I guess they can't copy Android's hold-down for right-click or they might be sued. ;-)
>>
>>Errr, what about the server? You're going to write a system component in jQuery and JavaScript? :-)
>>
>
>I had a call from a headhunter last week who stumbled across my resume looking to fill a SQL Server opening. He may not have been the most knowledgeable tech recruiter out there because when I asked him what the front end is written in he said JavaScript ;-0

The front end might be a BROWSER (ie. an AJAX application) with a service interface in between. Which makes sense but wasn't what you were asking I bet :-)

+++ Rick ---