Question for you guys on best tools for a job

I'm not even sure this is possible without doing a client side java applet of some sort. We are considering porting a standard client/server application to the web which updates itself dynamically in real time based on values in a database. For instance, a field on the screen will change in real time between 'Pending', 'Working', 'Cancelled', etc. etc. based on a flag in the database. What would be the best tools for the job for an application of this sort? I've used PHP extensively and don't really see how it could be used in this case. Any ideas? Thanks in advance for any responses. -- Michael Champagne, Software Engineer Capital Institutional Services, Inc. wk: mchampagne@capis.com hm: mchamp@texas.net ****************************************************************** This communication is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction, unless specifically agreed otherwise. All market prices, data and other information are not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and are subject to change without notice. Any comments or statements made herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Capital Institutional Services, Inc. Capital Institutional Services, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors or omissions arising as a result of transmission. Use of this communication by other than intended recipients is prohibited. ******************************************************************