Easiest server-side script for Flash web poll?

[sando]

Hello

I am new to ActionScript and wanted to know what kind of server-side scripting would be most appropriate for an application I'm designing.

It's a Flash web poll in the form of a scatter-plot, where users plot and mark their responses graphically. Ideally it would be synchronous, but if the app refreshes on a regular basis would be Ok. I started considering Flash Comm. Server, but am not sure the trial version can support the necessary connections. Plus I don't have any money to buy any software. So I don't know if ColdFusion might be an easier option, or maybe PHP, or ASP. Any ideas would be appreciated, as I don't know anything about server-side programming. Thanks!

sando

[Flash Gordon]

most people here use PHP and not coldfusion or asp. I would guess asp is next with coldfusion in dead last.
PHP is free and widely available, and from what I have been told it is easy to learn, althought i'm not sure i agree with that :)

[xxlm]

Communication will be the best as it's sending data to client when any change is made.
But using php and refreshing the page every X seconds is good too.