RE: how to add a MS Access Database as a datasource in SuSE Linux 8.0 ColdFusion 5.0

Here's a link to a list of alternative ODBC providers: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Ken_North/odbcvend.htm HTH Mike Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Dick Applebaum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 10:29 PM To: CF-Talk Subject:

Re: how to add a MS Access Database as a datasource in SuSE Linux 8.0 ColdFusion 5.0

Have a look at OpenLink Software: www.openlinksw,com they have a solution that allows you to connect to a MS-Access db (as if it were a server) on a win box (real or emulated). I and others have done this on Linux, Mac OS X, etc. There solution has a free trial, and costs $500 to buy. You

Re: how to add a MS Access Database as a datasource in SuSE Linux 8.0 ColdFusion 5.0

Can anyone tell me how to add a MS Access Database as a datasource in SuSE Linux 8.0 ColdFusion 5.0? Thanks. You can't. MS Access is not supported on non-windows platforms. Switch to mySQL or another database that runs well on Linux. Regards Stephen

Re: how to add a MS Access Database as a datasource in SuSE Linux 8.0 ColdFusion 5.0

Linux will not ordinarily support an Access Database which is a Windows only product. That said, there are some (pretty expensive) bridging modules that will connect to a remote windows box where the Access database is. = Douglas White group Manager