Re: Application using PostgreSQL as a back end (experienced programmers please)

> Hi Daniel:
>
> Thanks for the quick response.
>
> I intend to do this in Linux, using all open source
> software. I'm not too
> concerned with getting it to run in Windows. I only
> use Windows at work and
> only rarely do I boot into it at home. I hope to
> eventually give back
> something of some value to the open source
> community. If I can create a
> useful Linux application at home that is applicable
> to work, maybe sometime
> in the future I can get Linux on a desktop at work.
> We currently have Linux
> as a file server at work for backup, but all the
> desktop machines run
> Windows. Sorry I wasn't clear about this in my
> initial post.
>
> As for my thought style, I tend to think
> mathematically and structurally
> (everything has it's place). After all I'm an
> accountant, who does a lot of
> income tax work for clients :-). Ideally I would
> like a development
> environment where I can create forms with text box,
> combo box and list box
> widgets, something like MS Access or PgAccess but
> offering a little more
> power and control.
>
> Are any of the languages or environments I mentioned
> suitable for this? My
> initial thought is that a web interface would be a
> little too limiting. I
> would expect my users to be able to install without
> an expert.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Regards,
> Bill Dika

hi bill,

i develop db front ends with php / html / Lemos' forms
class and css.  i use adodb to communicate with a
pgsql the backend.  SesameStreet.org uses php / adodb
and postgresql to power their site.

i'd be happy to help you get started with this
methodology if you are going to gpl your project and
this type of interface interests you.  creating text
boxes, select boxes, list boxes, linked select boxes
and text areas are a snap.

i'm not up to speed on javascript and ajax.  maybe
someone else is, though.

i can spend some time actually coding interfaces, too,
however, i can't commit to a definite amount of time
since my life is chaotic.  ;-)

let me know if you are interested enough to
investigate further.



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