On Wednesday 11 July 2001 08:51, D.Selby wrote:
hi being new to linux we are still looking for packages that are similar to MS Office star office is ok but the database looks complex so does any one know of a simple relational database program for linux dave
Hi Dave, If the Star DB looks complex you'll have problems! It's a flat file (i.e. not relational) in DB2 format (UCB not dBase). Both mysql and postgresql come with the standard distributions and both are very easy and effective true rdbms. Postgresql allows the concept of transactions, mysql doesn't. Their are GUIs for both and ODBCs if you need to use the MS platforms. Register with uklinux.net and you can use their installations on your web space. I also use the phpMyAdmin tool which is very useful for admin across the intranet. -- Best wishes, Derek Harding, (BA MIAP) ICT & Network Manager hardingd@warlingham.surrey.sch.uk