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Build Static Pages Like Links?
Alex Et Al,
Thanks for the great scripts!
I was wondering if there is a way to build static pages (nph-build?) from a db man database as is done in Links.

I would like to offer the ability to browse the database by catagory without having to overuse system rescources.

Conversly, could I use links 2.04 with my existing dbman datafiles (i.e. for a database not related to web links)?

Thanks for your help, and for the great programs.

Rob
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There's some considerable overlap in Links and DBMan. I would recommend using Links when:

1. You primairly want to browse by some categorization.

2. You want to validate user records.

I would recommend DBMan when:

1. You want users to be able to edit/delete their own records.

2. You expect people to primairly search for information.

You could definately modify Links to suit your needs. You can define the links and category database almost the same as how they are defined in DBMan (%db_def). going the other way would be harder (trying to add building to DBMan).

Hope this helps,

Alex