Well, with using the MyODBC drivers you could create and maintain a MySQL database through MsAccess. That way you could have the best of all worlds (please don't flame me for saying that). Using MySQL as the database backend, PHP for a web front end and MsAccess as an administrative GUI for your use.
Just my 2 cents here Jess > -----Original Message----- > From: Raditha Dissanayake [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 9:42 AM > To: DragonEye WebDesign > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [PHP] PHP and MSSQL (and Access????) > > This is a php group. > > However why do you want to spend so much money when mysql is free and so > much better? > > DragonEye WebDesign wrote: > > >hi, > > > >I have been learning PHP and MySQL from a book that I have bought. I am > >really pleased with the way these 2 systems work, but I was wondering if > >MSSQL wouldn't be easier to use, more specifically I was wondering wether > I > >could make an Access Database and connect it to my php website using > MSSQL. > > > >I heard it would be possible > > > >And now I ask the experts... :-) > > > >grtz > > > >DragonEye > > > > > > > > > -- > Raditha Dissanayake. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > http://www.radinks.com/sftp/ | http://www.raditha.com/megaupload > Lean and mean Secure FTP applet with | Mega Upload - PHP file uploader > Graphical User Inteface. Just 150 KB | with progress bar. > > -- > PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/03 > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/03 -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
