GUI Front Ends - the discussion

[Richard Hane]

I would like to start this as a discussion thread. A couple of ground rules. 1. No one is right and no one is wrong; we are all just voicing our opinions. 2. Although my O/S of choice is Windows this certainly can include *nix systems.  Please let's not turn this in to a discussion of operating systems.
 
I have a couple of large projects coming up and have to make some decisions.  These are the same decisions I think many on this list either have made or will be making in the near future.  These new applications will require a "GUI-like" front end for input, updates and searches.  Some MAY involve use over the web. However, that is not an immediate requirement. Most important I want all processing to be handled by filePro. We are currently using fpODBC 1.0.13 on 16 workstations under Windows 2003.

The question to be answered: What to use to create the GUI front end?
1. Do we use another database program like MySQL, Miscrosft SQL Server, Access, Oracle, etc.? If so, which one and why?
2. Or rather do we use a browser on an intranet initially and maybe port to the web later?
3. If we use the browser what do we use; FPCGI, fpWeb, One Gate, etc?
4. Or is fpGUI a possibility?  What ever happened to fpGUI?  I own one of the first copies but you never hear anyone discussing it.

We are not concerned with output at this time as we have decided to use (and we own) Print Wizard. Nice program Bob.

OK, so there is our delema.  Which way to go.  We really don't want to start down one path and the later turn around and reinvent the wheel.

I look forward to the thoughts of all you wise and noble users of the fp.

Thank you in Advance,
Rick Hane,
Controller
Deluxe Stitcher Company Inc
www.deluxestitcher.com 
773-777-6500
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