My main interest is getting PostgreSQL installed and working on the user's computer. My understanding is that there is no licensing restriction on sending it out to my clients.
As far as VFP access, VFP coding, etc, I have plenty of time to get that worked out. I just do not want my users to go through the SQL installation and maintenance. Presently I have an installation program written in VFP9 which works great on Win2000 - Vista so I have complete control of the installation. I am concerned about the connection by network users and terminal services users. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mrgmhale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <profox@leafe.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:35 PM Subject: RE: [NF] Postgre SQL > Is there a > way to deliver it with an update CD, automate the setup, etc so > the data could be converted - all with little or no user assistance? Gawd, I wish! If you are using VFP remote views, instead of direct table hits, it may not be too hard to adapt to the new back end, unless you have a lot of hard coded remote views. But, if you are using mostly direct table hits this will be a nightmare no matter what rdms you choose. I am trying to get my hands around a viable approach for this exact situation, where one of my VFP apps uses mostly direct table connections. It is going to be a mess, but worth it for what I am after. I expect to start that project this early summer. Perhaps I will look to you for directions by then (?). Good luck! And get the "PostgreSQL For Windows" book (written by Richard Blum), just released! Gil > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of ken.com > Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:05 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [NF] Postgre SQL > > > I would like to replace the present vfp9 dbf/dbc tables with > postgresql. The problem is that we have thousands of installations in > all states - all in healthcare offices/clinics where most of the > people know almost nothing about installing software, hardware, > etc. For us to do them one at a time is not possible. Is there a > way to deliver it with an update CD, automate the setup, etc so > the data could be converted - all with little or no user assistance? > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "mrgmhale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <profox@leafe.com> > Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 6:20 AM > Subject: RE: [NF] Postgre SQL > > > > FINALLY got around to installing PostgreSQL, after putting it > off forever. > > > > I LIKE! > > > > "Excellent! Soon we will have vanquished all foes of Open Source RDMS > solutions with PostgreSQL..." (lifted in a general sense from the Kilrathi > commander in the Wing Commander II game <g>). > > I really am looking forward to getting back into PostgreSQL now that I got > the PostreSQL For Windows book I mentioned previously. I am in > the midst of > a pure VFP project right now, but am really hungering for a crack at > blending the technologies, then moving into Dabo with Python and > PostgreSQL. > It just feels like a killer set of tools, and VFP will still be there... > > Gil > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Vince Teachout > > Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 10:31 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: [NF] Postgre SQL > > > > > > FINALLY got around to installing PostgreSQL, after putting it > off forever. > > > > I LIKE! > > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
