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Re: [GnuCOBOL-users] Using MySQL as a database for GnuCobol
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J Martin Rushton |
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Re: [GnuCOBOL-users] Using MySQL as a database for GnuCobol |
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Wed, 25 Apr 2018 22:25:00 +0100 |
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On 25/04/18 17:38, Fred Young wrote:
> I would like to start using GnuCobol, and believe MySQL would be the
> best database option. I’ve been unable to find documentation regarding
> setting up GnuCobol to use MySQL.
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> Could someone please point me in the correct direction? I’m assuming it
> is documented somewhere, but I haven’t seen it.
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> Also, I’m used to the file manager being provided with the compiler.
> Which is the “best” database to use? MySQL would be nice so our Cobol
> programs could interface with our web software, but reliability has to
> be my number one concern.
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> Thank you for your opinions, suggestions and help with the documentation.
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Many Linux distros now include MariaDB rather than MySQL. Early
versions of Maria were a drop-in replacement for MySQL (both were
developed by the same man), but they may have deviated slightly by now.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MariaDB#Prominent_users and the
"Support" section below.
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