2007-07-24 14:14:38 · 3 answers · asked by Steve 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Could you do it? Yes, with PHP's ODBC support.
The question is... why would you want to, when MySQL is faster, more reliable, FREE, easier to use, and has less overhead (because you're not dealing with an extra layer of software - ODBC)?
So, to summarize.. is it possible? Yes. Is it easy, compared to MySQL? No.
2007-07-24 14:36:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
MySQL has direct library calls in PHP, MS Access does not; Access has to gone thru ODBC layer, but then again, MySQL needs complete setup outside PHP while Access/Jet engine can end up just few files being thrown around from server to server.
Base your own answer on those pros and cons of each.
2007-07-24 21:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Andy T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MySQL is a counterpart of MS access, its a database. PHP is a scripting language, not a database.
2007-07-24 21:20:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋