Hmm. I did intend to use a database, specifically MySQL was my thinking. What I hoped was there would be a web interface to query the database and so everyone would not have to have MySQL to use it. Of course it needs to be hosted somewhere but I figured I'd cross that bridge when it became a problem. :) The move from flat file to SQL could be done with one 'mysqlimport command so right now I'll focus on gathering the information and placing it in a flat file. The question then will be how to query it, but I suppose it's best to deal with one problem at a time.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Dimitrie O. Paun" dpaun@rogers.com To: "Dave Miller" compsol@ptd.net Cc: wine-devel@winehq.com Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 7:31 PM Subject: Re: Looking for information on implemented API's in wine
On February 13, 2003 07:42 pm, Dave Miller wrote:
I am ready to begin work on the actual database aspect of cross referencing the windows dlls.
Hi Dave, I'm not sure if you intend to use a real database (like MySql, or PostgreSQL) to implement this, but if you do, I'd strongly advise against it. Doing so will limit its usefulness tremendously, as few people are willing to go through the pain of installing and setting the database up just for this script.
Ideally all information would be stored in ASCII flat files, read in core at startup, and processed in memory. This way everybody can play with the script.
-- Dimi.