[RBASE-L] - Re: tablet to server database connection?

[William Stacy]

I'm kinda new to this idea, but I assume that means using TCIP type connections?  It also means opening up the database to the internet, I suppose, which is kinda scary to me. I mean with thousands of SSNs, birth dates, etc. in my database I'd have to have a VERY safe connection, right?   And if it's all encrypted, doesn't that slow things down a bit?  I don't like waiting... w.stacy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not used a tablet style, but I have used smaller hand held units. However, I employ terminal services instead of a direct network connection. That way, I do not have to worry about dropped signals etc.  With terminal services, if you drop a connection, you can reconnect back right where you left off.  No database corruption to worry about.  All network resources are available as well.  Another big plus, is that you can connect to your network any where an internet connection is available, same building or 50 states away.   Tablet style PC's should work with remote desktop / terminal services as well.   -Bob -------------- Original message -------------- > Has anyone tried to link a tablet style, wireless computer to a regular > R:base database on a server (in the same office building)? > > What are the connectivity issues, software handshaking, etc, as well as > reliability and speed, if any, concerns? > > Thanks. I think that is the direction I want to go, if feasable. > > w.stacy, o.d. >