Re: Database Access
From: Larry I Smith (larryXiXsmith_at_verizon.net)
Date: 12/27/04
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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 04:08:29 GMT
Michael Stum wrote:
> Hi,
>
> if I want to access a Database via SQL, there are different ways of
> doing it.
> In order to be Database-independent, i use ODBC at the Moment (i am
> developing for Windows).
> However, i want to start making Cross-Platform Programs and I wonder if
> ODBC is "available" under Linux as well.
> I surely could use direct Database access via the various APIs (which
> would be the technically best solution), but that is quite... ...complex
> to do.
>
> So: Is there a generic Database Access Method commonly used under Linux?
> I am developing in C/C++, so JDBC is not an option unfortunately - ODBC
> would be just right, but i do not really know if it is used under Linux.
>
> Thanks!
'unixODBC' is the first thing that comes to mind.
It comes with many linux distro's. My SuSE Pro 9.2 has it;
perhaps your distro has it. If not, you can get it here:
Regards,
Larry
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