[KLUG Members] database programming question

[bill]

On Tue, 2004-06-22 at 11:47, Bruce Smith wrote:
> > If we could install MySQL on the KLUG server, I'd be happy to do a class
> > on doing HTML forms with PHP and a MySQL backend.
> 
> I think that would be a good presentation!

I'd be happy to do it.

> But why does MySQL need to be on the KLUG server for this to happen?
> I mean, the KLUG server is physically 30+ miles from the Chamber,
> so why the KLUG server?  Why not some other server of yours on the
> internet that already has MySQL installed?  What's the advantage of
> the KLUG server?

Well, the best reason to put it on the KLUG server is they can begin to
use forms more effectively on their site.  Seems rather Luddite to be
passing paper forms around on Tuesday nights with vocal warnings to
"Make sure to PRINT."

The second reason is it can be better used as a repository.  I can
demonstrate on one of my servers but it is very valuable to leave
examples available on the web so people can view them later when they
need them.  My servers don't have any adequate place to put them because
I'm always changing things (Even now, I don't know exactly where I put
previous demonstrations.)   Everybody can remember the KLUG website and
putting it there means it will remain available.  To have -working-
demonstrations we need to have MySQL available on the server.

I guess the third reason is more subjective.  I'd bet that once MySQL is
running, the website will have more input from its contributors.  I feel
almost sheepish in noting that the lack of MySQL may have contributed to
the lack of interactivity on the site.  MySQL's ease of use means people
actually get brave enough to do things.  Hey, I'll even volunteer to do
the first membership sign-up form.

> 
> I guess I need to better understand what you have in mind.
> 
>  - BS

Hope that helps.

kind regards,

bill