arguments against php / mysql?

Hi - the company we're talking to about doing some work on a simple site / database is trying hard to persuade us that Windows-based PHP / mysql is not the route to go. The arguments are as follows: 1. XXX's experience that MySQL is less than 100% stable when running on a windows platform (main problem being unexpected database shutdowns while applications are being used). 2. The fact that the recommended mode for running PHP on a windows platform (the CGI binary) uses technology that is now reasonably old and will consequently result in a hit to the server performance and memory management and the associated possible lack of scalability. 3. Loss of verity - the powerful search engine bundled with Cold Fusion. Searches may be significantly slower on the new site. I have had some experience using php/mysql on linux/apache - but don't have enough information to know whether this advice is sound or not. Can anyone please advise - is there anything in these arguments? If so, are there ways around the problems. We very much want to use these technologies due to the open source aspects. Thanks - Mallen ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star Internet. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________