Hi, May I offer a bit of distraction and an idea? Below might draw flames of (browse the site), but I like databases because they turn me on.... I am a recovering micsofrot addict. WHEW! It feels good to get that off my chest. I am also a Linux newbie (Since 12-00) and am exploring MySQL. I have an idea/question about MySQL as regards web interfacing. Is there an existing Perl/PHP/Java/Beans/Alkaloid something web-enabled database that serves to capture user questions in a STRUCTURED format? The semi-free-for-all text entry makes for uncentralized answer capture. I do see merit in mailing lists, and it's fast, but a single point of search/repository (bandwidth issues aside) could be a tremendous frustration deflation and inspiration (DF&I). Now, before I sound as if I know anything, I confess I am NOT a programmer. Some people don't know Jack. I don't know C! My databasing skills root from Lotus Approach (since 1992), some Borland Paradox (next to 0 Corel Pdx), and Omnis Studio and some FileMaker in there. I have looooonged for a web-enabled database and might have found it in Omnis, but I don't know. I hope I can see MySQL stomp the corporate breath out a certain somecompany's offerings (not talkin' 'bout Oracle), and maybe that'll happen given the Linux credibility enhancements in the slowly waking industry. Now, I can conceptualize or visualize, but I am NOT a coder. I even loath scripts. I don't mind macros. But I'd prefer intricate joins and and fairly filled screen-sized forms and tabs such to lots of code. But, I know I am missing out on the ability to make field boxes or their text change colors based on field value or make calendar widgets, etc. Such is life for me. My suggestions for a web enabled database are that it is as far as possible unlike those labyrinthian, nauseating, tile-o-rama that the Oracle developers & consultants seem to endear. At least where I work, there are a dizzying number of Java/interface panels and it royally pangs me to see this all in the name of differentiating SDI/MDI/ desktop/server client server models by blitzing us users with idiotic, inane numbers of panels upon panels. It's sheer madness. Can someone list me a few good 'front-ends'/pretty faces to use over MySQL? I saw a name and like an idiot didn't write it down. I have a fantasy that MySQL will stomp Oracle in a few good places. Encapsulization: Will there be a central repository for MySQL Q&A on the Web and can somebody list me some good, newbie-friendly Linux-based faces to put on top of MySQL? Best Regards, rmdirms CK Raju wrote: > > I didn't wanted to make you upset. We still try to answer questions and > > value your time. Just some questions are repeating up to 3 times per > That's great coming from a great team. > Who knows ? There might be people who are tasked to frustrate you and this > group. > For the benefit of the open-source community and the world of tommorrow, > never give-up. > Cheers. > Raju > > -- > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please check "http://www.mysql.com/documentation/manual.php" before > posting. To request this thread, e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To unsubscribe, send a message to: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > If you have a broken mail client that cannot send a message to > the above address (Microsoft Outlook), you can use: > http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
