Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 03/19/06 17:14

kirpi@kirpi.it wrote:
>>Not unless you have the appropriate libraries installed.
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> :-(
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>>You might want to look for another host (perhaps on Windows?),
>>or get a VPS and do it yourself.
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> That could be an idea...!
> I know nothing about Windows: do you think that if I get a Windows
> hosting then it will be smooth to connect to that database? Or again I
> will need extra software to be installed?
> I ask because a Windows hosting could come rather cheap, and could be
> affordable.
> Indeed a Linux VPS is the best solution, but the best I found is 20
> euro/month, which is more than ten times the price I can afford... (you
> know: children, house morgages, unemployment,...)
>
> Luigi
>

Yes, I understand about the hosting - I pay about that for each of my
servers. But it gives me the power and flexibility I need. And I
consider it to be a good investment.

As to the windows hosting, you'll have to look around. You will still
need the SQL Server client installed; check around to see what you can
find. I've seen all kinds of prices.

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