Re: Microsoft access verses postgresql

Michelle Murrain wrote:
> On Tue, 2003-11-04 at 12:46, Geoffrey wrote:
>
>>I've got a client who is following my suggestion that they replace a set
>>of excel spreadsheets with a database solution.  They are looking at two
>>proposals, postgresql solution or an Access solution.  The requirements
>>will include vpn connectivity from one site to another.  It appears they
>>will be going with the Access solution.  I've got concerns regarding
>>this based on research I've done that seems to indicate that Access,
>>when used in a multi-user solution is easily corrupted.  Does anyone
>>have any knowledge/experience with such issues?
>
>
> Um, use both??
>
> We've been having some success using Access front ends with postgresql
> back ends. Takes away the data corruption/scalability issues, but keeps
> the strength of the Access reporting and data entry interfaces.

Okay, so how do you approach this?  Access front end will talk to
postgresql?  Pointers to any docs would be appreciated.

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