php|tropics talk on using PHP with DB2, Cloudscape, and Derby

Posted on Thu 12 May 2005 in Databases • Tagged with PHP

Today, I gave a talk on using PHP with DB2, Cloudscape, and Apache Derby at php|tropics.

My talk was the second talk of the day, immediately following Wez Furlong's excellent and well-attended presentation on PDO. The strong lead-in may have contributed to the record turnout at my talk -- about …


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Miguel deIcaza addresses MySQL User Conference

Posted on Thu 21 April 2005 in Databases • Tagged with MySQL

Miguel gave a high-energy, high-enthusiasm, but rather scattered keynote address to the MySQL User Conference this morning:

  • Mentions of Apache Derby in context of Mono.Net Java interpreter: 2
  • Mentions of SQLite as embedded database for Fspot application: 2
  • Mentions of DB2 as supported database in Mono ADO.Net connector …

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Welcome to Santa Clara, Mr. Scott

Posted on Tue 19 April 2005 in misc • Tagged with Travel

I arrived at San Jose International airport last night. I'm in town to attend the MySQL User Conference, but of course I'm also in town to experience a new location.

The first half hour or so was relatively benign; while I knew the hotel I was staying at offered complimentary …


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