Actually, I still use CGI/Perl for my stuff, but I will still defend PHP as a strong language, and I think it's okay to use it.
To be honest, to ensure maximum compatibility, I usually don't even use flash unless it's just for an intro. I purposely use technologies that someone's browser probably has. Same thing with hardware - I assume everyone only has an 800x600 when making the layout.
-Ramon http://razor.ramon.com