mysql or access

[JEROME]

I have learned my host (easyspace) uses iasp and not asp, therefore i cannot
use access within FP for my database. I would have to use their Mysql.
Should I change to a host that accepts asp or pay the £25/annum for their
Mysql.
My site requires a way of giving a price to customers by choosing from a few
drop down boxes.
PS I have a limited amount of access knowledge and zero on Mysql.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Ronx]

The reason you cannot use Access is not the difference between iASP and ASP,
but the server Operating System. Access will not run on Unix servers.
I would go for another host. £25.00/annum (+VAT) is a lot to pay for what
other hosts often include as part of the package.
This is not a recommendation (I've only read the brochure), but compare the
business packages at www.1and1.co.uk with your current setup at Easyspace.

 

[MD Websunlimited]

Hi Jerome,

Find another host that is on a Windows based server platform. http://www.webhost4life.com is excellent.

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Crash_Gordon=AE?=]

I've been looking at them too. I spoke to them last week.


| Hi Jerome,
|
| Find another host that is on a Windows based server platform. http://www.webhost4life.com is excellent.
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| --
| Mike -- FrontPage MVP '09 - '02
| http://www.websunlimited.com
| http://www.websunlimited.com/order/features_and_benefits.htm
|
| > I have learned my host (easyspace) uses iasp and not asp, therefore i cannot
| > use access within FP for my database. I would have to use their Mysql.
| > Should I change to a host that accepts asp or pay the £25/annum for their
| > Mysql.
| > My site requires a way of giving a price to customers by choosing from a few
| > drop down boxes.
| > PS I have a limited amount of access knowledge and zero on Mysql.
| > Thanks in advance.
| >
| >
|
|

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Crash_Gordon=AE?=]

Jerome,

Most linux/unix servers do not charge extra for mysql.

I'm kinda in the same dilemma...know nothing about mysql (although people are saying it's easy), but I do know enough about Access to survive.

| I have learned my host (easyspace) uses iasp and not asp, therefore i cannot
| use access within FP for my database. I would have to use their Mysql.
| Should I change to a host that accepts asp or pay the £25/annum for their
| Mysql.
| My site requires a way of giving a price to customers by choosing from a few
| drop down boxes.
| PS I have a limited amount of access knowledge and zero on Mysql.
| Thanks in advance.
|
|

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Crash_Gordon=AE?=]

check the one MD recommended...then scroll down to 4/3/04 on this ng and look at the Recommended Windows Host thread...lots of recommendations there..not just windows server hosts either.


| Thanks all, now to look at hosts..
| | > I have learned my host (easyspace) uses iasp and not asp, therefore i
| cannot
| > use access within FP for my database. I would have to use their Mysql.
| > Should I change to a host that accepts asp or pay the £25/annum for their
| > Mysql.
| > My site requires a way of giving a price to customers by choosing from a
| few
| > drop down boxes.
| > PS I have a limited amount of access knowledge and zero on Mysql.
| > Thanks in advance.
| >
| >
|
|