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Migrating to Open Source
Access/SQL to MySQL If it is decided to shift from Access to a more robust, SQL-type database, MySQL and browser-based technologies provide a solid platform. The solution is scalable too, without the substantial licensing costs common in this area. Grant Paton-Simpson has been developing in Access for over a decade, and with SQL for several [...]
Why use browser-based databases?
All a user needs on their PC (or thin client for that matter) to run a browser-based database is a password, user name, and a web browser such as Firefox, Netscape Navigator, or Internet Explorer. This makes it easy to add new users to the system, even if they work in remote locations e.g. in [...]
The benefits for clients of open source software
The best, most widely-used web software available is open source software (OSS). The technologies are mature, mainstream, have superior security, and are widely available. Users of this software can avoid being locked into expensive licensing contracts, and can rest assured that their software is standards-based and future-proofed. And best of all, using OSS often costs [...]