The Linux Database (Mis Press Slackware Series) [Paperback]

Fred Butzen (Author), Dorothy Forbes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997 | Series: Mis Press Slackware Series

Explaining the art and science of database design, this text is a primer for people who need to manage complex data sets and are either using Linux or want to learn about Linux. It offers examples coded in a number of popular languages, including Java, and covers all distributions of Linux.

Product Details

• Paperback: 561 pages
• Publisher: Mis Pr (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558284915
• ISBN-13: 978-1558284913
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,600,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This book is for professional developer., May 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Linux Database (Mis Press Slackware Series) (Paperback)

I expected this book to have some content related to scripting languanges such as Perl but unfortunately it doesn't. It is mainly dealing with creating and connecting database using C++ or Java which is definately tool for professional developers. It would be nicer if it covered the database connection using Perl or some other scripting language which is a much easier way to do the CGI work. Also, it only covers mSQL.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A lean, mean course in databasing..., November 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Linux Database (Mis Press Slackware Series) (Paperback)

Butzen and Forbes' text will seem a bit dry, compared to much of the computer literature on the shelves, but what they've done is lay aside the cute, breezy "user-friendly" style I find (and detest) in so many computer books in favor of a straightforward text that reminds me a bit of a college algebra textbook, but has taught me more in the first 150 pages than most computer books I recall reading in the past year.

The book comes with a CD with the Slackware Linux distribution and a several database tools so beginners (like me) with no access to a serious database system can get going quickly, but I'd recommend that anyone interested in professional database administration quickly followup the work in this book and the associated software by studying demo versions and manuals of the major commercial packages.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Database Book on Linux!, May 19, 1999

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This review is from: The Linux Database (Mis Press Slackware Series) (Paperback)

This book brings you 90% of what you need to develop a database solution on Linux.

The first two chapter will change the way you look at a databse, and the third will consolidate your knowledge on SQL. The other chapters deal with Web Integration and other topics.

Like a friend of mine ( +ORC, the Red Cracker ) always says, hystorical knowledge is a must! And this books puts you into the stage of database development. After reading this book, you'll know it ALL!