Database client

[doggiebone]

Hi Guys

is there simple Database I can use outhere? I was kinda supprised not to see one packaged with open office. I need the database to keep a track of work I do for customers when I do PC upgrades/repairs etc.


I've tried setting up mysql but its hard work so I'm looking for something simple.

[trommaster]

OOo can interface with MySql, it is really powerfull in that regard.
when i get home i can post a link to a tutorial for you if you want.

[doggiebone]

That would be great if you could. Much appreciated ;D

[trommaster]

gosh i have alot of bookmarks...
finally found it...
http://openoffice.homelinux.org/index.php?s=38
just grab that file and follow the instructions.

[doggiebone]

Hi Alastair

I kow that feeling of over whelmng bookmarks ;D

[trommaster]

have you tried it yet?

[doggiebone]

I'll be doing it tonite on my night, I got 12 hours to kill with no interuptions ;D

[doggiebone]

ok I got my openffice and mysql working together, the problem I have is when I create table in open office it crashes out to the desktop, just when I thought I was making good head way. Hmmmmmmmm

Any clues or could it be a corrupt library?

[trommaster]

doh :-\i never actually got it working, but i did come across something last night which you might like.
http://www.gnome-db.org/

i mainly use phpMyAdmin
http://phpmyadmin.net/
which is a web based mysql tool. its good for me because i do mostly php/database stuff.

[doggiebone]

If I try to use the test account it crashes so I've used the bibliography account which I'l enter into the mysql at some point. It works but occasionaly you get library errors coming up. I'll try it out on my laptop as I'm got it on my desktop at the moment.