Re: NON web based client server applications

2003-08-03 Thread Roger Baklund
* KB > i am a new-bie, > should i even think of using mySQL in the following scenario ? > i have a situation in mind where two or three ( sometimes > concurrently ) people will be making invoices, on three computers > in different locations on lan. mysql is perfect for such a scenario, and you ha

Re: NON web based client server applications

2003-08-02 Thread Kevin J Citron
Well, unless you like a bucket of spaghetti with your code. Avoid an MS solution like VB at all costs. If you want a non web-based solution. I would use Java RMI on Linux. The MOST flexible and the MOST robust solution. And, stay way from the Win platforms for your server box. As the previous po

Re: NON web based client server applications

2003-08-02 Thread Andy Jackman
KB, 1) There's an interesting virus alert attached to your message. 2) >> what front end tools should i think of using for dataentry clients IMHO, the answer is 'the web'. Is there a good reason why you don't want to do that? I realise that JSP is an obvious choice and perhaps like me you think it

NON web based client server applications

2003-08-02 Thread KB
hi all, i am a new-bie, should i even think of using mySQL in the following scenario ? i have a situation in mind where two or three ( sometimes concurrently ) people will be making invoices, on three computers in different locations on lan. what front end tools should i think of using for dataen