what is an ODBC Database?

[foodbiz]

what is an ODBC Database?


Thanks,
Alan

[Nighthawk]

ODBC is a Microsoft term for the way you can connect to a database. You can get ODBC drivers for Access, SQL, Excel, and I think even a flat text file.

[qball]

ODBC is open database connection, see:

http://searchvb.techtarget.com/sDefi...214133,00.html

most any DB (of any value), supports ODBC.

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what is an ODBC Database?

Any DB that supports the ODBC standard/protocol?

[foodbiz]

Muchas Gracias Amigos!!!

Why do my tech guys always throw so much jargon at me when they are quoting me prices??

Thanks for the HELP!!!!

[Nighthawk]

I think the sales people throw out as many acronyms as possible hoping that you, the client, will go into MEGO mode and hand over a big check (MEGO = My Eyes Glaze Over) :P

[foodbiz]

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MEGO mode and hand over a big check (MEGO = My Eyes Glaze Over)

Me go MEGO

[Creosote]

ODBC <> Fast. But sometimes its all you can do.