About:
It's a general purpose database server/manager for internet access.
Handles standard DBase datafiles with the usual functions:
select database by setting categories, owners
retrieve info about database
set filter, search keys, expressions
order
and aquire records
All the parameters of program, and database can drive via INI files
(look at sample database)
It could be a useful tool for those, who want to spread their data on
internet, but don't want to code a whole script program.
It's just started working, that means, that only these mentioned functions
are ready, but the others are continuously under construction.
How to try as guest:
Go to XBase Server of Physics-Control, Univ.of Horticulture, Budapest
How to install server program:
Download eval version of IXBASER
Unzip archivefile
Copy content of CGI-BIN.zip into your %CGI-BIN% script-directory
WEB.zip into %WEB% place
Run Default2.htm on WinNT4 IIS3 or 4 (I simply hate this solution)
or Default.htm on all other server (e.g. Sambar, www.sambar.com)
How to install a new xbase:
Make subdirectory in %CGI-BIN%\DbServer\
Copy Dbf into NewDir
Create suitable NTX files (otherwise the SCRIPT makes it at first calling
Create %CGI-BIN%\DbServer\NewDir\New.ini with the database environment
easier way to copy and modify samples
Put logo image into %WEB%\DbLogo\ directory (set the name of it in New.ini)
Set Category-, Owner- and main parameters of DBF in %CGI-BIN%\DbServer.ini
After modifying DbServer.ini the default.htm should be re-generated:
DbServer.exe MakeDefault > Default.htm (on Sambar server)
DbServr2.exe MakeDefault x Default2.htm (on NT IIS server)
and moved into the %WEB% place
That's all Folks.
Trusties, security:
CGI-BIN must have all the {read,write,create and delete} rights on NT because
the DbServr2.dll (IS2WCGI.DLL by Microsoft) wants to create and delete
some temporary files.
As far as through the server program, the browser can't directly read the
%CGI-BIN% directory, the guest can't directly read our databases.
Some said, that all the CGI scripts are dangerous on MS NT system.
Unfortunately, after my personal experience, I believe them.
Why to order:
The program is dedicated to a USERNAME by starting KeyReg.EXE (14000 bytes)
program. If it isn't done:
- the "Unregistered copy" sign will be printed on the header
- maximum 30 records can be retrieved via this shareware copy
You can register your copy of IXBASER at a cost of only $30 USD.
// Illetve Magyarországon számla ellenében átutalt brutto 9870 HUF
// helyett csak 8000 Ft.
// Áfás számla igényét kérjük megrendelésében előre jelezze és a postai
// címet pontosan töltse ki, hogy a számlát (0% ÁFA, ITJ 97/12), valamint
// a jogosultságot igazoló iratot ajánlott levélben küldhessük.
//
// A Kertészeti és Élelmiszeripari Egyetem budapesti karainak bármely
// szervere jogosult a program használatára.
Your registration will be valid for all future SUB-versions of IXBASER,
that means that the key-generating algorithm doesn't change for the sub-
versions.
Even on the base of our registration database, an email will be sent to you
about the new version and about how to download it.
Possibilities in future versions:
1.xx: - test on more browsers (now the IE and Netscape are tested)
- more list-formats
- open records
2.xx: - append record for some users (with "append" right)
- service for database owner (with "service" right)
3.xx - work on Linux server (now the Win95/98/NT platforms are available)
- connection with DOS-based general xbase manager: Page of DBM 5.18
- connection with WIN-based general xbase manager (coming soon)
How to order:
1. Through EMAIL: This is the fastest and easiest way.
Send order form to: ffirtha@hoya.kee.hu
with the subject : "IXBASER order USERNAME"
Your confidential information remains confidential.
Order form:
* Name: _________________________________________
* Server: _________________________________________
* E-mail: _________________________________________
Company: _________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
City, State: _________________________________________
Zip/Postal Code:_________________________________________
Country: _________________________________________
Phone/fax: _________________________________________
* Date: _________________________________________
2. The fee can be sent to the following bank (with your USERNAME id):
Hungary, Budapest,
Orszagos Takarekpenztar es Kereskedelmi Bank Rt
# 11773119-10322806
3. Send a second email, that you have paid to: ffirtha@hoya.kee.hu
with the subject : "IXBASER paid USERNAME"
and with your identity data.
We'll believe it.
4. The printable licence and your registration key will be sent onto your email
address within 3 business days.
Support:
1. In case of your USERNAME is changed:
Send form to: ffirtha@hoya.kee.hu
with subject: "IXBASER support USERNAME"
and with your identity data and the changes.
2. In case of your other personal data is changed:
Send form to: ffirtha@hoya.kee.hu
with subject: "IXBASER support USERDATA"
and with your identity data and the changes.
3. All the ideas, suggestions, special needs are welcome:
Send form to: ffirtha@hoya.kee.hu
with subject: "IXBASER support NEEDS"
and with your identity data.
How to generate Default.htm:
The script generates the Default.htm and Return pages on base of
3 template files:
DbServer.ht0 : Header (can't be modified!)
DbServer.ht1 : Body ********************
DbServer.ht2 : Footer (can't be modified!)
The Body template consist of normal html tags and variable-names.
These labels can be translated to your national language if needed.
After editing template for regenerating Default.htm run:
DbServer MakeDefault > Default.htm // on Sambar
DbServr2 MakeDefault x Default2.htm // on NT4 IIS
and copy output files to your WEB place.
After altering main DataBase parameters in
DbServer.ini
the same procedure must be done for regenerating Default pages.
Firtha Ferenc developer,
Budapest, Hungary, 1999.05.
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