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From: Jano <notelacreas@porfavor.no>
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Subject: Re: DBF/Network Application
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 10:11:04 +0200
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Brian May wrote:

>>>>>>"Jano" == Jano  <notelacreas@porfavor.no> writes:
> 
> 
>     Jano> I had some problems with embedded insertions in windows with and
>     Jano> Access 2000 database, so the problem may be highly specific. Never
>     Jano> digged into it. I was recommended to use directly the ODBC packages,
>     Jano> which I'll try if I need some "databasing" in the future.
> 
>     Jano> The adbc packages in GNADE seemed particularly promising, but sadly
>     Jano> last time I checked them they were linux only :/
> 
> The ADBC interface seems to be marked highly experimental. No doubt the
> situation with Windows support will improve. I also see "The future of
> this interface is unclear since there is allmost no response from the
> community."

I haven't looked at it recently, but I'm surprised. It seemed very 
straightforward to use, and the best option if embedded sql is not an 
option.

> I assume you can still use GNADE with Windows ODBC, eg. by directly
> interfacing to the ODBC layer? (I am not familiar with the GNADE
> architecture).

Yes, the ODBC package is there and in fact the precompiler for embedded 
sql uses it. However, I find it cumbersome and not-so-easy to get into 
it. Maybe I haven't devoted enough time.