ODBC == BAD ODBC is the lowest common denominator for database connections. In this case a full blown database is overkill for lookups mainly. You don't need the whole SQL stuff. This is why LDAP would be okay, it essentially is a flat file that can be searched fast and remotely.
i think ODBC support would be very useful, exactly because it is the lowest common denominator. fairly recently i had to work with an IVR company who wouldnt insert values into a database hosted at my location because their application did not support ODBC - instead they offered to FTP individual text files to an FTP server where I had to process them and insert them into a database myself. needless to say that company isnt getting any business from me anytime in the near future.
ODBC is widely used and supported because its simple to use/support and very widely supported. ok technically its not a very elegant solution - but as a business solution it is very powerful.
just my 2 cents...
duncan
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