[cad-linux] Re: database application scenarios

On Thu, May 15, 2003 at 11:56:59AM -0500, Eric Wilhelm wrote:
> With the linux kernel's implementation of the VFS, and the mounted nature of 
> the filesystem, this would work seamlessly with the rest of the system 
> (including wine).  I realize that it may be more difficult to implement on 
> Windows, but it is possible.  

Ok, as long as you are certain it will work on all the target OSs, that
was my only concern. I'm not interested in getting it to work on windows
myself, but I'm sure there will be those who are so we might as well
plan for it from the start.

> The main concept, which you have seen, is to give a link between the database 
> and programs which have not been specifically intended to utilize it.  This 
> integrates the collaboration environment, making all of the access control, 
> network connectivity, revision tracking, etc, other benefits, etc fit into 
> one nice package with a single configuration/administration interface.  The 
> IT and cad managers would love it and the users (document editors and 
> draftsmen alike) would not really have to even be aware of how it worked, 
> they would simply need to always work in the one "directory" for each 
> project.  This also creates an automatic archive for the project, giving the 
> legal documents and other correspondence a place to live and a consistent 
> method of tracking what happened when, by whom, etc, etc.

Sounds great, we are going to need to get some planning diagrams going.
Also, I'd like to help on the database end as I'm not much of a
programmer, but I do have DBA training.

-Lee

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