I've got the same sort of thing going where I work. I've been using Mason as my templating system/framework. Do a quick super search for Mason, I've posted a few times regarding what I like about it (argument handling is a biggy!).

As to whether you should build a Linux box or use an established HPUX system, I built a Linux box. This has worked out pretty well. Having ownership of the system means that I can use whatever tools I feel like (as long as they don't cost anything ;). If some other person or group has control of the system, you may find yourself having to wage protracted political warfare to get something basic that you need. (Hypothetical case: The friendly HP-UX admin who helped you get set up moves on to a new job, and is replaced by a BOFH.)

Don't worry about getting more time for your project, if it is useful more and more of your time will be allotted to it. I'm scheduled for 75% of my work time now, when I started this my (previous) manager expressly forbade me from working on it.

I wonder how common this is becoming. It seems to be a natural outgrowth of LAMP techniques and the addictiveness of Open Source software.


TGI says moo

In reply to Re: Developing a Suite of CGI applications by TGI
in thread Developing a Suite of CGI applications by jordanh

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