From: Jason Smith <jason@...>
Date: 2005-04-28T09:16:03+09:00
Subject: General Questions

I have a couple general questions about Ruby.

1.  How does it compare to PHP in server load tests and is there a
drastic speed change when loading a page?
We have an application right now that is written in PHP it probably gets
around 10 hits per minute except between 8:00 and 9:00 AM.  We use this
application to manage users authentication against a chat support
application.  Right now PHP is working fine but a couple of our
developers have decided to try out Ruby and see what they think of it. 
I am wondering if this will make a noticeable difference in speed to the
users?

2.  I have noticed that Ruby puts out updates fairly often,  how secure
is Ruby and how difficult is it to apply a security patch or update
compared to PHP?  What is the best way to stay informed of security
exploits and to find patches?  Mailing lists, Forums, Homepage?

Thanks,

Jason