Hi Ron,

>This is a good topic.

I was the one that started this thread, and must say it has been very beneficial. I can already see that it has saved me a considerable amount of time and $$$$ to make sure I am picking what I consider best for 'me' before I jump in.

>For Myself I am hugely interested in PHP/Apache/MySQL and primarily because of Portal and CMS type apps.

The CMS type apps, I assume that is Content Mangement System apps: is that correct? If so, I am having a little problem understanding just what those do as there seem to be so many. Could you give me your option as to what it takes for something to be considered this type of app?

Mel Cummings