Re: content manager without MySql

Colin McKinnon wrote:
> Disco Octopus wrote:
>
>> Disco Octopus wrote :
>>> windandwaves wrote :
>>>> Hi folk
>>>>
>>>> I would like to setup a website for someone where they can change
>>>> some content themselves (list of concerts).
>>>>
> <snip>
>>>>
>>>> Keen to hear your thoughts
>>>>
>>>> - Nicolaas
>>
>>
>> Oh. BTW. to answer your question "is mySql worht it?" I say yes.
>> however, you may be able to find a cheaper rate then $15 per month.
>>
>
> The most valuable static component of most websites is likely to be
> its data. You need to a safe place to keep it. The next most valuable
> component is the code. If I were you I'd consider writing the code to
> use the dbx_ functions. Then implement the site using SQLlite (i.e.
> DBMS-less data access, but via SQL). If at a later date you think
> it's worth the $15, or you find a better hosting deal ($15 extra JUST
> for MySQL????) then it should be a lot less painful to switch.
>
> HTH
>
> C.

Thank all of you. I think I am going to stick with MySql, because it sounds
like PHP does not really have its own DB system and I can just imagine the
thing mushrooming....


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