Coldfusion vs Sharepoint

>> (hence I run a Mac and use MySQL as their Coldfusion database).

How are mac and coldfusion "open" systems? FYI: MS invented many "open"
systems - most recently, the standards that got web services lifted off the
ground.

>>I am particularly interested in any
> links to documents that point towards Microsoft loosing faith or pulling
> back
> on SharePoint.

Not likley.

> I have a few opinions, but I need to build a case for them to remain with
> Coldfusion.

What are there reasons for moving away from it? What do they feel MS
Sharepoint gives them that CF does not? Are they correct? A lot of companies
gain significantly, in many ways, by standardising on MS products, and often
it is the right choice for them. I know of one company that ditched
coldfusion purely so they didn't have to manage an "alien" product - they
were much better off keeping everything under the MS umbrella.

You need to find out the logic behind their decision, then counter it
effectively if posssible. You are right, our "opinions" are just not going
to be useful. Consider this - why do YOU want to keep it?




"BeerIsGood" <webforumsuser@macromedia.com> wrote in message
news:eaau5c$c0f$1@forums.macromedia.com...
> Well, my customer dropped a bomb shell on me today. They are considering
> moving
> from Coldfusion to SharePoint for their large Intranet site.
> Unfortunately, the
> IS Manager wears Microsoft underwear, where as I believe in open systems
> and
> future options (hence I run a Mac and use MySQL as their Coldfusion
> database).
>
> I have a few opinions, but I need to build a case for them to remain with
> Coldfusion. So I am asking the Coldfusion community to give me your
> reasons for
> staying with Coldfusion. I am not as interested in opinions, but in some
> tangible facts that I can use to sway their decision. Any links to good
> and
> current material would be appreciated. I am particularly interested in any
> links to documents that point towards Microsoft loosing faith or pulling
> back
> on SharePoint.
>
> The original Intranet Site was SharePoint. It was like trying to program
> with
> one of your hands tied behind your back. It was an earlier version (used
> to be
> called SharePoint Team V.1), and I made the switch to Coldfusion 5 years
> ago.
> So I do have experience with both platforms.
>
> Your help and input is appreciated.
>
>

I Googled sharepoint (issue or problem) and came up with some interesting stuff.
http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=391848&rl=1
http://entmag.com/news/article.asp?EditorialsID=6049
http://entmag.com/news/article.asp?EditorialsID=383
http://www.sharepointblogs.com/bloggers.aspx?PageIndex=6