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Dolemite50
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May 28, 2008
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A few general questions from a greenhorn

  • May 28, 2008
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Hello there,

I have a project coming up that will require the ability to record live audio conversations. It sounds like I need FMS to accomplish this, but which version? I'm hoping we can get by with the $1500 version as this is the only functionality of FMS that I will be utlilzing.

Nowthen, on to my extreme-newb questions:
If we are currently running the site with a php/mysql backend, will FMS have the ability to just "ride on top" of what we already have going so that we can use the audio recorcing functionality without having to re-design our entire back-end? Will it have access to our pre-existing session variables?

What are the pros and cons of licensing FMS vs purchasing hosting with FMS enabled?

If a miracle occurs and I get my app working on a dev edition of FMS, would I be looking at any headaches for porting it over to an FMS host? (as far as configuration and other factors)

Thank you very much for any help, it is much appreciated.
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    Grand_Master_V
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    May 29, 2008
    "If we are currently running the site with a php/mysql backend, will FMS have the ability to just "ride on top" of what we already have going so that we can use the audio recorcing functionality without having to re-design our entire back-end?

    - Yes this is a drop in solution for you. Your flash audio recorder (embeded in your php application) will just communicate with the flash server. No retooling of your php is needed.

    "Will it have access to our pre-existing session variables?"

    - Since the recorder would be embeded in your php application I dont think you would need to pass session variables into it but it is possible.

    "What are the pros and cons of licensing FMS vs purchasing hosting with FMS enabled?"

    - Hosted solutions have a recurring cost compared to licensing and running it yourself.

    "If a miracle occurs and I get my app working on a dev edition of FMS, would I be looking at any headaches for porting it over to an FMS host? (as far as configuration and other factors)"

    - There should be no headaches since your app is simple. The main factor I would see is just storage limits on a hosted server.

    Hope this helps.
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