[comp.databases] PD database via COM1:

paul@csnz.co.nz (Paul Gillingwater) (06/01/89)

Hi there,

I'm running a PCBoard BBS, and plan to upgrade to a UNIX system.
I wish to offer a database of contacts (names and addresses) for
users to enquire on using simple searches (indexed with keywords).

I'm looking for a cheap (free?) database in C that can operate
happily with the DOS ctty driver (redirect input and output to
COM1: for dial-up modem use), and that will be able to be ported
to the UNIX environment when I move the BBS over.  Any ideas?

At present I suspect I'll have to buy a Btree or Ctree library
and write the thing myself.  Has anyone invented this wheel?

Thanks,

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Paul Gillingwater, Computer Sciences of New Zealand Limited
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