Re: Open Source OPAC - VUFind Beta Released

From: Andrew Nagy <andrew.nagy_at_nyob> Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:11:31 -0400 To: NGC4LIB_at_listserv.nd.edu

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> [mailto:NGC4LIB_at_listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Erik Hatcher
> Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 10:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NGC4LIB] Open Source OPAC - VUFind Beta Released
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> (I have to admit that my dream involves a Ruby-fried layer, not PHP,
> though, but that's just me ;).

"You underestimate the power of the Dark Side. If you will not fight, then you will meet your destiny."

I choose PHP due to it's performance and scalability.  I have heard that Ruby has it's issues and is not quite ready for prime time use.  I remember at Code4Lib that Terry Reese mentioned something about how he was running into scalability issues with his Ruby implemnetation of their Federated Search engine.

Have you noticed any issues with your flare library?

Andrew