PHP and MySQL are Open Source technologies which are rapidly changing the face of software development. Open Source software is distributed freely and with the source code included. Publish Button has been built using Open Source technologies. Although Publish Button itself is not free, this results in a substantial savings for customers when hosting their solutions. Whether the customer plans to setup their own web server, or host with a web hosting compnay, they benefit in a cost savings.

Most web hosting companies offer plans which include this great combo of PHP/MySQL on either shared or dedicated web servers.

	Microsoft	Cost	Open Source	Cost
Operating System	2000 Server	US $1,000 +	Linux/OS X	Free/US $129
Database	MS SQL Server	US $1,000+	MySQL	Free
Middleware	ASP	Free	PHP	Free
Software Cost per Server		$2,000+		Free/US $129 with OSX