[newbie] Databases
Hiya Folks I'm after a basic database program for Mandrake 10. It only needs about 5-10 fields but records wise could stretch on to several thousand records, and needs to allow imports from CSV files? Only for personal use... I've got Cross Office running MS Office 97 for access but it's slow and I'd like a proper Linux version! Suggestions please? TIA Elwyn Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Databases
On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 10:19, SME Server Admin wrote: Suggestions please? TIA Elwyn Some suggestions onthe frontend: rekall - probably your best bet knoda - also good kexi - still in early developement but very promising While most db frontends on Linux require a db server in the background like mySQL, postgreSQL or Firebird, some frontends now come with support for embedded db's like sqlite and xbase. John. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
Re: [newbie] Databases
On Tuesday 28 Sep 2004 01:19, SME Server Admin wrote: Thanks Björn Lundin and John Layt for your suggestions, I'll be looking into this now over the commming weeks to get it all running. Cheers, Elwyn Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Join the Club : http://www.mandrakeclub.com
[newbie] Databases
Hey Stephen, Do you mess with databases at all? If so, what what's your take on MpSQL vs. Postgresql? Miark Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] Databases
On Sun, 2003-06-15 at 03:14, Miark wrote: Hey Stephen, Do you mess with databases at all? If so, what what's your take on MpSQL vs. Postgresql? Miark I have a preference for MySQL due to it's scalability, but some personal users prefer Postgres for silly, pedestrian reasons. (grin) Actually, it's like Fords'n'Chevys (or Holdens if you live in Australia). They both do the job. I personally think that MySQL suits MY purposes, but I could be wrong. -- Mon Jun 16 06:50:00 EST 2003 06:50:00 up 2 days, 14:04, 3 users, load average: 0.31, 0.31, 0.17 - |____ |kuhn media australia| | /-oo /| |'-. |http://kma.0catch.com | | .\__/ || | | || | _ / `._ \|_|_.-' |stephen kuhn| | | / \__.`=._) (_ | email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | - linux user #:267497 linux machine #:194239 * MDK 9.1 RH 7.3 Mandrake Linux Kernel 2.4.21-11mdk Cooker for i586 - * This message was composed on a 100% Microsoft free computer * BOFH excuse #236: Fanout dropping voltage too much, try cutting some of those little traces Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] databases
On 22 Mar 2002 at 9:06, shane wrote: On Friday 22 March 2002 06:39, Rich opened a hailing frequency and transmitted: Sorry the reply is late. On Fri, 2002-03-22 at 07:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi newbies and not-so-newbies, may your tribe increase, You might want to check out MySQL, which is supplied with many of the distros, or SQLite which can be found by your favorite search engine. The interesting thing about SQLite is that it doesn't require a database server overhead (almost 5 mB in MySQL). Thanks Rich, that was one of the ones I was considering - I didn't know about the SQLite, so I'll check it out. and i seem to recall a php script (with MySQL) that was created for just the type of purpose you mention. or i may be wrong, it is rather too early for memory functions http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Databases/MySQL/ Thanks Shane, if I haven't learnt something by the time I get through that list, I'll just use an indexed notebook g. and just so you know, i am _so_ planning on stealing may your tribe increase for my own ends. :-) Heh! Well I *borrowed* it myself ... from _Abou Ben Adhem_ by Leigh Hunt (funny how some poems learnt in childhood tend to stick, but remembering where your put that bill-that-needs-to-be-paid ... oh yeah .. used it for a bookmark... -- Cheers and thanks, Helen Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
[newbie] databases
Hi newbies and not-so-newbies, may your tribe increase, I don't need to serve the world. I just want an ordinary db to keep track of my reading habits. I have around 20,000 records saved (not all here, it includes those just read, borrowed, discarded, and stuff). In another incarnation I managed to keep track of them in Access .. which astonished me 18months after I converted to Lotus Approach, as it is not that friendly ... I digress). I have an old (pre-99) Lotus Approach (given to me by a friend who upgraded - I can't afford Smart Suite) on my WinME partition. I can export (for example as a comma delimited text file) it and import it to Approach (and to Access if need be). I like Approach - easy to add/search for items, and report generation (don't need Crystal Reports) is dead easy too. What is my best choice in Linux? I don't need to share across a network. I have used Ingres/SQL (and Total Database g) in the past, but think it is overkill for my modest requirements. Yes, I checked out the db apps, but this is only little (although perhaps a little more than keeping track of one's CD collection) and I'm overwhelmed by the selection. The info is geared towards websites and servers ... Any help? M8.0, PIII866, 256 RAM, dual boot with WinME (going, going ...), around 10gigs for Linux. -- Cheers, Helen (who reads this list and saves all great info for later! Thanks, everyone) Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] databases
On Fri, 2002-03-22 at 07:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi newbies and not-so-newbies, may your tribe increase, I don't need to serve the world. I just want an ordinary db to keep track of my reading habits. I have around 20,000 records saved (not all here, it includes those just read, borrowed, discarded, and stuff). In another incarnation I managed to keep track of them in Access .. which astonished me 18months after I converted to Lotus Approach, as it is not that friendly ... I digress). I have an old (pre-99) Lotus Approach (given to me by a friend who upgraded - I can't afford Smart Suite) on my WinME partition. I can export (for example as a comma delimited text file) it and import it to Approach (and to Access if need be). I like Approach - easy to add/search for items, and report generation (don't need Crystal Reports) is dead easy too. What is my best choice in Linux? I don't need to share across a network. I have used Ingres/SQL (and Total Database g) in the past, but think it is overkill for my modest requirements. Yes, I checked out the db apps, but this is only little (although perhaps a little more than keeping track of one's CD collection) and I'm overwhelmed by the selection. The info is geared towards websites and servers ... Any help? M8.0, PIII866, 256 RAM, dual boot with WinME (going, going ...), around 10gigs for Linux. -- Cheers, Helen (who reads this list and saves all great info for later! Thanks, You might want to check out MySQL, which is supplied with many of the distros, or SQLite which can be found by your favorite search engine. The interesting thing about SQLite is that it doesn't require a database server overhead (almost 5 mB in MySQL). Rich -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] databases
On Friday 22 March 2002 06:39, Rich opened a hailing frequency and transmitted: On Fri, 2002-03-22 at 07:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi newbies and not-so-newbies, may your tribe increase, You might want to check out MySQL, which is supplied with many of the distros, or SQLite which can be found by your favorite search engine. The interesting thing about SQLite is that it doesn't require a database server overhead (almost 5 mB in MySQL). and i seem to recall a php script (with MySQL) that was created for just the type of purpose you mention. or i may be wrong, it is rather too early for memory functions http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Databases/MySQL/ and just so you know, i am _so_ planning on stealing may your tribe increase for my own ends. :-) -- Followers of tao are nonconformists. The conventional label our behavior erratic, antisocial, irresponsible, inexplicable, outrageous, even scandalous. We hear other voices than they do. -Deng Ming-Dao shane Profile at: http://dmoz.org/profiles/shen.html Proud to be a DMOZ editor since 10-98 Mandrake Users Club Member http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/club/ Registered linux user #101606 @ http://counter.li.org/ Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
