I have a site that I want the data to be accessable to those without web access. My question is what steps do I need to take to make the data (Java, XML, HTML, MySQL) operate on a stand alone CD version. I believe I will have to dump my servlets and use applets all the way, am I right or just confused? Thanks for any help anyone can give me.
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Web based to CD based format
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wushutwist
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Yeah, unless you want the user to have to install a Servlet Engine you are going to need to use a Java Application. I would suggest writing a version of the application in Servlets/JSP and one in Swing. You could reuse a lot of classes and functionality between the two versions if you adopt a Model-View-Controller Design.
The main problem with the stand-alone version will be the database. You will be best off using Access or even a standard text file. It is a bit much to expect a regular user to install MySQL to use your application.
Also, I haven't gotten the time to look through that stuff for you. I have been pretty busy. I will try to do it sometime this week if you are still having problems. Wushutwist
The main problem with the stand-alone version will be the database. You will be best off using Access or even a standard text file. It is a bit much to expect a regular user to install MySQL to use your application.
Also, I haven't gotten the time to look through that stuff for you. I have been pretty busy. I will try to do it sometime this week if you are still having problems. Wushutwist
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