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<DIV>I would like to start this as a discussion thread. A couple of ground rules. 1. No one is right and no one is wrong; we are all just voicing our opinions. 2. Although my O/S of choice is Windows this certainly can include *nix systems. Please let's not turn this in to a discussion of operating systems.</DIV>
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<DIV>I have a couple of large projects coming up and have to make some decisions. These are the same decisions I think many on this list either have made or will be making in the near future. These new applications will require a "GUI-like" front end for input, updates and searches. Some MAY involve use over the web. However, that is not an immediate requirement. Most important I want all processing to be handled by filePro. We are currently using fpODBC 1.0.13 on 16 workstations under Windows 2003.</DIV>
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<DIV>The question to be answered: What to use to create the GUI front end?</DIV>
<DIV>1. Do we use another database program like MySQL, Miscrosft SQL Server, Access, Oracle, etc.? If so, which one and why?</DIV>
<DIV>2. Or rather do we use a browser on an intranet initially and maybe port to the web later?</DIV>
<DIV>3. If we use the browser what do we use; FPCGI, fpWeb, One Gate, etc?</DIV>
<DIV>4. Or is fpGUI a possibility? What ever happened to fpGUI? I own one of the first copies but you never hear anyone discussing it.</DIV>
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<DIV>We are not concerned with output at this time as we have decided to use (and we own) Print Wizard. Nice program Bob.</DIV>
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<DIV>OK, so there is our delema. Which way to go. We really don't want to start down one path and the later turn around and reinvent the wheel.</DIV>
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<DIV>I look forward to the thoughts of all you wise and noble users of the fp.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thank you in Advance,</DIV>
<DIV>Rick Hane,</DIV>
<DIV>Controller</DIV>
<DIV>Deluxe Stitcher Company Inc</DIV>
<DIV><A href="http://www.deluxestitcher.com">www.deluxestitcher.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV>773-777-6500</DIV>
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