Hi Keith, You forgot to mention the gotcha, that PostgreSQL/PostGis doesn't run natively on Windows. It'll only run via cygwin, which really isn't a good option, only a workaround
MySQL do run natively on Windows, which makes it more relevant for MapInfo users than PostgreSQL, imho. The geometry implementation in MySQL is still rather immature and incomplete, but it'll most likely mature quickly, now that the company's economically supported by SAP. Best regards/Med venlig hilsen Lars V. Nielsen GisPro, Denmark http://www.gispro.dk/ http://www.gispro.biz/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Campbell, Keith A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Ian Tidy'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 10:08 AM Subject: RE: MI-L MySQL and MapInfo / MapX > Ian, > > This does dot really answer your question (because I haven't used MI or MapX > with MySQL) but it may also be worth considering a PostGIS database. If > you're unfamiliar, PostGIS 'adds support for geographic objects to the > PostgreSQL object-relational database'. PostGIS and PostgreSQL are both open > source. PostGIS provides a better implementation of the OpenGIS Simple > Features Specification for SQL than MySQL currently does in 4.1 and > therefore provides better functionality. > > Regards, > > Keith > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ian Tidy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 02 December 2003 22:50 > To: MapInfo-L; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: MI-L MySQL and MapInfo / MapX > > > Hi All, > > Has anyone worked with using MapInfo or MapX with MySQL 4.1 and the MySQL > Geometry types? > > I know you can use it as a simple database, but I am looking at using the > spatial extensions that are built-in much like SpatialWare. > > Cheers Ian > > Ian Tidy > GIS Administrator > Works Asset > Napier City Council > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.napier.govt.nz > > > ###################################################################### > Attention: > This e-mail message and accompanying data may contain information > that is confidential and subject to legal privilege. Any information > provided is given in good faith. However unless specifically stated to the > contrary, Napier City Council accepts no liability for the content of this > e-mail or for the consequences of any action taken on the basis of the > information provided, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in > writing. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any > use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message or data is > prohibited. If you received this e-mail message in error, please notify us > immediately and erase all copies of this message and attachments. Thank you. > ###################################################################### > > > This email and any attached files are confidential and copyright protected. > If you are not the addressee, any dissemination of this communication is > strictly prohibited. Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, nothing > stated in this communication shall be legally binding. > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Message number: 9395 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 9397
