(URGENT) ASP on Linux

[unit24]

Ok, here's the summary of what I need to accomplish: I need to run ASP scripts written in VB which query an MS Access database on a i686 RedHat Linux 6.2 (2.2.17 Kernel) machine running Apache 1.3.14 with mod_perl 1.24_01 and perl 5. So far, I've tried to get ASP to run on Apache, but have not succeeded. What other approaches should I consider? Also, the main problem seems to be that the ASP scripts are written in VB as opposed to perl. How could I go about solving that.
The important thing is that any solution must not entail altering or converting the ASP scripts or the MS Access database in any (major) way.
I'd be extremely grateful for any help or pointers. I am hoping to save my employer from future NT desasters that way.

 

[ashben]

Although I've been an ASP scripter for some time now but considering the power and flexibility of PHP, I suggest you go for PHP instead of ASP. More so since you have Apache running.

BTW, Chillisoft (http://www.chilisoft.com) has this (expensive) solution for ASP on Unix/NT. ASP-Linux (http://www.asp-linux.com/en) is another. And then there is http://www.activescripting.org and a few more like http://www.halcyonsoft.com etc

Hope the info helps!

 

[unit24]

Other resources...

Well, I'd love to go with PHP, even get rid of the Access database but my employer will not accept such a solution as they just love NT way too much.
You mentioned other resources re: ASP on Linux... What are they? Are they listed on some directory page? I'd really like to know as I just eliminated another option and wanna have asp-linux as my very last option.
Thanks.

 

[ashben]

I just found these solutions over a period of time. Search at google.com or northerlight.com and you might catch on others.

Basically "ASP on Unix" solutions involve a server application being able to mimic the functionality and features of Microsoft's ASP technology on a Unix/Linux box.