[plug] SQL question

[Jonathon Bates]

> > We are looking at developing a program that requires a SQL back end system.  At first thoughts everyone is looking toward M$ SQL for their answer.  The front-end will be written in VB.  My question is can this also work with the likes of postgresql or mysql? After the initial phase is written it will need to be able to integrate and be available via a web browser. Any suggestion?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > 
> > Jon L. Miller, MCNE, CNS
> > Director/Sr Systems Consultant
> > MMT Networks Pty Ltd
> > http://www.mmtnetworks.com.au
> > 
> > "I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure
> >  is trying to please everybody." -Bill Cosby
> > 
> > 
> 
> Why not use a PostgreSQL back end, and a Perl front end?

Because coding gui's in perl is just silly.
 
> If a Windows platform is needed for the front end, there is ActivePerl 
> for Windows. 
> That way, it should also make the migration to a web interface simpler, 
> shouldn't it?

Why not just write it in Java using JDBC and then just make it a dual
program so that it runs as an applet or as a standalone gui?