I'm new to MySQL, and only have limited experience in modifying some legacy dBase IV code.
One of the minor aggravations I occasionally encounter when using management systems is how best to handle names, particularly the many individual name segments of names. Typically the name field is of a fixed length which usually is way too long for most names, but occasionally too short for other (often important) names. Also, sometimes there are two name fields, both of the same length, which is great overkill for most needs, but still inadequate for some. Is there a good solution to the problem of handling a wide variety of name segments, that are part of a wide variety of names, that belong to a wide variety of entities? It would be ideal if it were possible to have an unlimited number of name segments that combine into one name AND also the ability to have an unlimited number of names. Any suggestions on how this might be done? Thanks, V Harris
