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mackenga · Jul 13th, 2006, 4:24 PM

I wouldn't be worrying too much about security holes in IIS if I was using XP SP2...

Seriously though you could use IIS for now and wait for the serious alternatives to catch up in terms of .NET framework version 2.0 support. (The organisation I work for uses several pieces of software that we are well aware are vulnerable to attack if exposed to a public network, but we just use them anyway for the functionality they provide and try not to expose them to attackers; it's a bit like neglecting to wear a bullet proof vest when you're sitting inside a bullet proof vehicle).

Alternatively, you could consider steering away from .NET; IMNSHO the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages anyway and if you're going to have to edge into Java for some of the phones why not stay there?

Jul 13th, 2006, 4:24 PM	#6
mackenga Professional Programmer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 317 Rep Power: 4	I wouldn't be worrying too much about security holes in IIS if I was using XP SP2... Seriously though you could use IIS for now and wait for the serious alternatives to catch up in terms of .NET framework version 2.0 support. (The organisation I work for uses several pieces of software that we are well aware are vulnerable to attack if exposed to a public network, but we just use them anyway for the functionality they provide and try not to expose them to attackers; it's a bit like neglecting to wear a bullet proof vest when you're sitting inside a bullet proof vehicle). Alternatively, you could consider steering away from .NET; IMNSHO the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages anyway and if you're going to have to edge into Java for some of the phones why not stay there? __________________ "I'm not a genius. Why do I have to suffer?"