Why not use darkwing/gladstone?
Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|
local ownership and control | cost of hardware and
software |
familiar (Mac or PC) environment | no familiar Unix
environment |
more distinctive URL | external access to your server uses scarce
network bandwidth to your building |
doesn't depend on availability of CC systems | have to guarantee
availability (issues include power, backup, staffing, etc.) |
not at mercy of CC software changes | have to track software
upgrades by yourself |
possibly better performance | probably poorer latency; possibly
poorer performance |
easier publishing by owner | more difficult publishing by
group |
easer customization of security, MIME types, etc. | some server
features may not be available (e.g. server-side includes) |
easier integration with local databases | non-standard CGI
environment |