Re: group searching problem
This WebDNA talk-list message is from 2002
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texte = Donovan-The problem that we had on Linux is that frequently when WebCat crashed, it would write out a corrupted version of our database. Flushing and/or committing does nothing to protect against that. The only way to guard against this is to write out backup db's very frequently which can then be restored when WebCat crashes. -josh On 8/19/02 1:46 PM, Donovan
wrote:> Bob, > What is the learning curve like? I'm not taking a stance on either > side and in fact, with my new OSX system, am planning on > trying to learn Linux/Apache/PHP/MySQL. > > Regarding loosing Data.. I think this is user controled and doesn't > have to be an issue. If you have crashing problems (WebCAT for us > (4.5v) hasn't crashed once), then you could commit databases or flushdatabases > more often to keep from losing data. Sure, it doesn't solve the crashing > problem but it solves the losing data problem. Also, WebCAT (WebDNA) > runns on many platforms. So to say that it crashes is a bit of a general > statement. > > IMHO, > Donovan > > > > ROBERT MCPEAK wrote: > >> Define classes & functions, utilize multi-dimensional arrays, regular >> expressions, variable concatenation, etc. >> >> The real advantage lies in the use of the mySQL database because with >> mySQL, YOU DON'T LOSE DATA WHEN WEBCATALOG CRASHES!! In my experience, >> when (not if) WebCatalog crashes, data can be lost/corrupted because >> WebCatalog has not/can not write it to disk in time. >> >> PHP & mySQL are extremely robust and stable. It took me several years >> to finally get off of my WebCatalog is the greatest stuff since sliced >> bread rant and go with the PHP/mySQL combination and I'm soooooo happy >> I finally did. >> >> There's one other advantage. THEY'RE FREE and they ACTUALLY WORK! >> >> Working with WebCatalog was a demoralizing experience! I still love >> monitoring the list though. Brings back a lot memories. >> >> Best Regards, >> >> -Bob Mc. >> >> > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > <><> Donovan Brooke <><>->ï > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ > Josh Knauer Founder & CEO Green Marketplace, Inc.josh@greenmarketplace.com 412-420-6400 x300 -phone 412-420-6404 -fax AIM: envirolink ICQ#: 9800639Visit http://www.greenmarketplace.com for products that meet the highest social and environmental standards. ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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Donovan-The problem that we had on Linux is that frequently when WebCat crashed, it would write out a corrupted version of our database. Flushing and/or committing does nothing to protect against that. The only way to guard against this is to write out backup db's very frequently which can then be restored when WebCat crashes. -josh On 8/19/02 1:46 PM, Donovan wrote:> Bob, > What is the learning curve like? I'm not taking a stance on either > side and in fact, with my new OSX system, am planning on > trying to learn Linux/Apache/PHP/MySQL. > > Regarding loosing Data.. I think this is user controled and doesn't > have to be an issue. If you have crashing problems (WebCAT for us > (4.5v) hasn't crashed once), then you could commit databases or flushdatabases > more often to keep from losing data. Sure, it doesn't solve the crashing > problem but it solves the losing data problem. Also, WebCAT (WebDNA) > runns on many platforms. So to say that it crashes is a bit of a general > statement. > > IMHO, > Donovan > > > > ROBERT MCPEAK wrote: > >> Define classes & functions, utilize multi-dimensional arrays, regular >> expressions, variable concatenation, etc. >> >> The real advantage lies in the use of the mySQL database because with >> mySQL, YOU DON'T LOSE DATA WHEN WEBCATALOG CRASHES!! In my experience, >> when (not if) WebCatalog crashes, data can be lost/corrupted because >> WebCatalog has not/can not write it to disk in time. >> >> PHP & mySQL are extremely robust and stable. It took me several years >> to finally get off of my WebCatalog is the greatest stuff since sliced >> bread rant and go with the PHP/mySQL combination and I'm soooooo happy >> I finally did. >> >> There's one other advantage. THEY'RE FREE and they ACTUALLY WORK! >> >> Working with WebCatalog was a demoralizing experience! I still love >> monitoring the list though. Brings back a lot memories. >> >> Best Regards, >> >> -Bob Mc. >> >> > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > <><> Donovan Brooke <><>->ï > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > ------------------------------------------------------------- > This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . > To unsubscribe, E-mail to: > To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to > > Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/ > Josh Knauer Founder & CEO Green Marketplace, Inc.josh@greenmarketplace.com 412-420-6400 x300 -phone 412-420-6404 -fax AIM: envirolink ICQ#: 9800639Visit http://www.greenmarketplace.com for products that meet the highest social and environmental standards. ------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://search.smithmicro.com/
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