Posted by d on 02/13/06 12:17

<tom@nvwisp.com> wrote in message
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>I need to develop a PHP framework for an online catalog that will be
> informational only (not e-commerce, per se). No prices will be listed,
> nor will the website be a point of transaction. Therefore, the database
> architecture is relatively simple. However, like an e-commerce site, I
> still need standard features like a consistent layout and navigation
> between categories.
>
> I've looked at some of the products out there--having worked with
> OSCommerce and only looked at PHPCatalog. OSC is far more than I need;
> PHPCatalog is a little closer, but not so sure if that's the best
> direction . . .
>
> I don't want to re-invent the wheel. Any recommendations for a good
> little PHP inventory/catalog program out there with a MySQL backend?
>
> Much thanks-
> Tom
>

Ew!! OSCommerce! you said a swear :-P

Write it yourself, dude. That's a really simple project, and if you take
something off the shelf it won't do what you want it to. It might get
close, but not exactly what you want.

dave

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