Re: File Attachment Utility

[Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Matt wrote:
> PHP offers the same "save and run" ability that Net.Data.
> Like Jon pointed out, it is an obsolete language and "i" is
> the only platform its still offered on.

This concerns me a little.  I'd feel better about using Net.Data if the 
manuals were updated to include a sample Apache configuration instead of 
only a configuration for the original HTTP server, for example.

I think I'll use Net.Data for file uploads anyway because I'm so pleased 
with it and that it's included with the HTTP server.  It's an advantage 
to me if all my applications run under the native virtual machine.  It 
simplifies my deployment and support requirements.  If enough IBM 
customers use it, perhaps they'll continue supporting it.

But this project offers me an opportunity to look at PHP too.  I 
envision a file attachment tab on a lot of my inquiry and maintenance 
programs.  I've designed it to be a utility.  A lot of people use 
separately packaged solutions for document management, but it would be 
nice to simply attach documents to just about anything in your database. 
Consider an application for browsing PTFs.  Click on the Attach tab to 
see the list of *SAVF files available for download.  Approval and 
Routing systems.  Dozens of practical uses.

Nathan.