Hi Bob, I'm interested in this becoming more mainstream, although I personally dislike mssql; the only current alternative that works in a similar way is one of the packages that Dan mentioned (I forget which) - it was difficult to configure as it required quite a large amount of fiddling around on both unix and win32 sides; the TCO was too high.
If your ODBTP is simple to configure, then I'd consider using it for those clients that insist on a commercial database (using mysql is causing a few ripples, even though though they need not worry). However, I'm currently too busy to try it out, so I'm not a suitable candidate for testing. As for developer interest; most of the "big boys" are attending a conference this week/weekend, so don't be disheartened if you still haven't had much response before the next weekend. To php-dev: I feel that Robert has had a bit of a cool reception; opensource development relies on positive feedback to make progress. Robert must be a skilled programmer to have written this package; don't forget that he has written a php extension, designed a custom protocol and written the code for unix and windows to make all those work together, and all of this without any help from us. (Most people end up asking at least one question here on php-dev when they write a php extension) Let's put aside our animosity towards MS and remain objective; it seems to me that ODBTP could prove to be a really useful library/ extension. --Wez. On 03/11/02, "Robert Twitty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So far 3 people have shown interest in ODBTP, however, it is the weekend. I > am currently working on packaging it in a tar.gz file. If the response is > low I will only release it to those who have shown an interest, and if it > becomes higher than I will release it to the list. It is very important to > me that the people who acquire it actually will use it and provide feedback > within a reasonable time period. I do not want to feel like I put it in a > "black hole." -- PHP Development Mailing List <http://www.php.net/> To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
