[H-GEN] databases for linux

[Johann Kwiatkowski]

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Hi All,
            I'm looking at installing a database for my company to help
us catalogue our  graphical files and products. I figures while I'm at
it I might as well add in a customer database and  make it part of out
internal website. We have a mixture of Macs, PC and the odd linux box.

I know literally nothing about databases, but I know what I want to do
with this setup. I've heard of MySQL and others, but I'm not too sure
if they will fit my needs, now or in the future.

If someone can give me pointers as to where I could at least start
reading about databases that would be much appreciated. I'm sure MySQL
or PostgreSQL would do the job, but I want to get as much info before I
start. And do make it more fun, I have never done any programing (which
from my intial readings seems like something I will likely need,
especially if I attach it to an internal web site). I wanted to try this
out first as we run linux servers (which I administer) and would
obviously be a cheaper option.

thanks in advance

Johann

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