Thanks for the replies, I think I'm going to definetly recommend mySQL as an alternative to the few web sites we use <whisper>access</whisper> on. Once I get a chance to play with it!
Kola Oyedeji |Web Developer |ekeda elthorne gate |64 high street |pinner |middx |ha55qa t +44(208)429 7333 f +44(208)429 7339 |www.ekeda.co.uk > -----Original Message----- > From: Philip Arnold - ASP [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 16 January 2002 11:51 > To: CF-Community > Subject: RE: MySQL vs access > > > > Have some free time on my hands ands as I've never used mySQL > > before I was considering having a look at it and playing > > around a bit. Now apart from it being free is there any > > benefit to actually using mySQL over access? SOme people > > swear its much faster than access but I'm also aware thats it > > lacks a lot features. > > > > Comments anyone? > > Simplest comments: > Access = Desktop Application > mySQL = Server Application > > The main thing you'll have to consider is that Access has SEVERE > problems when more than one user goes into get/add some data, while > mySQL will handle that properly > > There are a couple of restrictions on mySQL, but they're > mostly compared > to the bigger database engines like SQL Server and Oracle - it's > DEFINITELY better than using Access > > Philip Arnold > Technical Director > Certified ColdFusion Developer > ASP Multimedia Limited > T: +44 (0)20 8680 1133 > F: +44 (0)20 8686 7911 > > An ISO9001 registered company. > > ********************************************************************** > This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and > intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they > are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify > the system manager. > ********************************************************************** > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Your ad could be here. Monies from ads go to support these lists and provide more resources for the community. http://www.fusionauthority.com/ads.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
