Hi David, Adam, On Wed, 2002-09-25 at 10:37, David Lloyd wrote: > > Obviously MySQL would have advantages if I intended to use it as a server > > database with concurrent users. But is it faster than Access in the > > single-user environment, when dealing with large databases?
I'd think so, yes. Different design. Of course it will depend on your table layout and query phrasing. > MySQL in a single user environment is a pain in the arse because of its > lack of an Access Like front end that is actually useful and featureful > (Access is crap, but it's a better database frontend than currently > exists). You can use MS Access as a front-end for MySQL, via MyODBC. This is particularly useful when migrating data from Access to MySQL, or when existing users are used to the MS Access interface. On a related note, have you looked at MyCC (MySQL Control Center), downloadable from www.mysql.com. A graphical client for both Linux and Windows. It can't do everything yet, but users say it has a very nice intuitive interface and it's already got quite a following! Regards, Arjen. -- MySQL Training in Auckland and Sydney, http://www.mysql.com/training/ Purchase Training, Support, Licenses @ https://order.mysql.com/?marl __ ___ ___ ____ __ / |/ /_ __/ __/ __ \/ / Mr. Arjen G. Lentz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> / /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__ MySQL AB, Technical Writer, Trainer /_/ /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/ Brisbane, QLD Australia <___/ www.mysql.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
