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Which language should my startup use?

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These are Java (from Sun),NET (from Microsoft), and three Open Source options: PHP, Python and Ruby. Its a powerful object oriented language, and is effectively Open Source. Java can be used in both Microsoft or Open Source environments. PHP is a widely-used Open Source web scripting language.

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How to Start a Startup

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But this is just the kindthat tends to be open source: operating systems, programminglanguages, editors, and so on. So if youre developing technologyfor money, youre probably not going to be developing it for peoplelike you. Usually you get seed money from individual rich people called"angels."

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