Re: [PHP-DB] PHP application hosted on a dektop ubuntu(localhost) vs A .NET software installed on Windows

Hello,

without further information, it is not really possible to give any kind
of indication that a web app can replace the original app.  We do not
know what the original app is supposed to do, how it works, ...

Having said that, I think most apps would be possible to transform to
some web app.  That does not mean it is generally a good or bad idea,
that depends on the situation.
Since you already suggested you are avoiding the process of an
installable software, I think that may actually be what you are trying.

regards,
Maarten

On Fri, 2010-08-06 at 07:45 +0530, Vinay Kannan wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I need some help and its actually got nothing to do with any coding help.
> My friend owns a business and has been using a software developed on VB6.0
> installed on a Windows XP it is a bit outdated though and I personally feel
> the company which sold the software has overdone the sales, coz I personally
> feel its way too crappy.
> 
> Now that my buddy has asked me to get a software developed for him if I
> would like to. I am thinking that since I am more of a web app guy than the
> traditional software developer, would it make any sense to develop an
> application which would run on localhost on a Ubuntu Desktop ? I am not sure
> if it does sound like an appropriate alternative or does it sound like
> someone trying to avoid the process of an installable software ?
> 
> Also if it can be done, then Ideally what are the things that I should be
> taking care off ? and was really keen to know how many of you have come
> across situations like these and offered solutions like this if atall
> 
> Thanks,
> Vinay Kannan.