Any Computer Programmers here???
 

Just wondering if there were any fellow Redskins fans who were computer programmers. I have a question about Java programming. If there is anyone on here who is a java programmer, how can I make my java application read, add, or query to an Access database?


Sorry to get nerdy on you guys! :biggthump

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Talk to Daseal...

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i do java, c++ some c and asm, but i've never worked with access... only some sql and oracle, sorry.

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SQL/access:
[url]http://developers.sun.com/prodtech/javatools/jscreator/learning/tlc/hardy/journal6.html[/url]

SQL:
[url]http://www.onjava.com/pub/a/onjava/2004/05/05/dbtags.html[/url]

google may have more, a quick search mainly brought up SQL crap...

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I think there is a way, it has something to do with the database drivers of Java (which are default to use with SQL.) I'm thinking that JBoss would probably help, but I dont' know if that is extra cost or not. I haven't delt much with SQL. In fact, when I had taken a class on SQL a few years ago in college, the class was based on me reading the tutorial of Oracle. We had two online tests (which were open book) and that was all of that class! At work, we are working with some old stuff...might have been before you were born. I program in Clipper and we use the old DBU database system that comes with clipper. We use R&R Reports Writer to run reports against the dbu databases.

Basically what I am doing is programming some java on the side, and trying to figure out if my java program would be a better replacement for our client system. Since our client system is 16 bit, then as you know, it will run pretty fast! HOWEVER, I know that down the road - possibly even a few years from now, we will eventually be forced away from 16 bit applications altogether, and will be forced to only program in 32 bit and even 64 bit. I'm thinking Windows Vista might pull us in that direction, and I would like to have a decent app in the can, ready to read databases so that it wouldn't be such a headache to switch everything out (besides having to transfer the data from the DBU database to either SQL or Access.)

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if you're really 30, i doubt it was before i was born ;)

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Clipper started out as "Summer 87".......in 1987.

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Don't talk to me, Malcolm is a smartass. Im in a java class now and hate it! I'm starting to pick it up thanks to some helpfull tutoring!

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Hahaha! ;)

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I started in COBOL/TSO/IMS/DB2 in '85.
Transitioned to mostly Oracle PL/SQL a few years back.
Over the years have had my hands in IBM Mainframe, VAX, UNIX. Java/EJB/JSP, VB6 and VB.NET.

For the record... I hated Java too.

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[QUOTE=skinsguy]Just wondering if there were any fellow Redskins fans who were computer programmers. I have a question about Java programming. If there is anyone on here who is a java programmer, how can I make my java application read, add, or query to an Access database?


Sorry to get nerdy on you guys! :biggthump[/QUOTE]

Your webserver would have to be configured to access an Access ODBC/JDBC driver. I'm not sure that Microsoft would make it easy for Java to play nice with one of its own products. If this is just a standalone applet (not served), you're probably SOL.

This driver is free: [url="http://rmijdbc.objectweb.org/Access/access.html"]http://rmijdbc.objectweb.org/[/url]

Good Luck

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[QUOTE=EEich]Your webserver would have to be configured to access an Access ODBC/JDBC driver. I'm not sure that Microsoft would make it easy for Java to play nice with one of its own products. If this is just a standalone applet (not served), you're probably SOL.

This driver is free: [url="http://rmijdbc.objectweb.org/Access/access.html"]http://rmijdbc.objectweb.org/[/url]

Good Luck[/QUOTE]


Not wanting to do a web application per se, but just wanting to to build a java application that can read, write, and edit data from an Access database. If I could somehow configure it to work with DBU, I'd just stick with that (Lord knows that would make conversion alot simpler for us.) I'll check out that driver. Thanks! :)

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[QUOTE=skinsguy]Not wanting to do a web application per se, but just wanting to to build a java application that can read, write, and edit data from an Access database. If I could somehow configure it to work with DBU, I'd just stick with that (Lord knows that would make conversion alot simpler for us.) I'll check out that driver. Thanks! :)[/QUOTE]
Get everything working?

I just saw this thread.

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for simple java programs, i used "netbeans". you can easily implement access with it, if you register it with ODBC you should will be able to get it to work on your desktop pc.

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[QUOTE=cpayne5]Get everything working?

I just saw this thread.[/QUOTE]


I have honestly not been home long enough to give it a chance. Let me ask you guys another question. Which compiler do you guys recommend? I learned Java on JGRASP - but it strictly uses the Swing libraries and does not complie the program into a stand alone executable (meaning of course not having to use a compiler to run the program.)

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I also use JGrasp to do programs.

I know CPayne uses Netbeans and another friend of mine is sold on Eclipse.

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i've used eclipse and liked it myself.

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For stand alone executable creation, look into [url="http://www.syncedit.com/software/javalauncher/index.html"]Java Launcher[/url].

Netbeans can use any Java library you throw at it. All IDEs use the JDK.

Eclipse is very powerful, but overkill for a lot of projects.

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I took java and C++ in highschool and learned nothing. I would be the person who learned to do net sends and have fun with them :) .

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[QUOTE=Bushead]I took java and C++ in highschool and learned nothing. I would be the person who learned to do net sends and have fun with them :) .[/QUOTE]
lol

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Hey Guy!

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to the thread. Anyways, I'm glad that I know someone else who has used JGrasp. I downloaded Eclipse and honestly, I didn't like the interface too well, but after someone who is currently taking Java showed me how to get started in it, I believe I'm going to like Eclipse over JGrasp. I'm sure all Java compilers have their issues, but I have had a few issues with JGrasp finding phantom errors.

As for setting Java up with Access (which is darn near impossible,) I think I am just going to use SQL for the database. The only reason why I was wanting to use Access, is because I am more familiar with Access as opposed to SQL. However, since our database has over 800,000 records stored, then I'm going to need a database that is much faster than Access.

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SQL is much easier to get support and example code for, since everyone and their brother uses it ;) and yeah, 800,000 records + access is a bad idea.

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Seems to me that SQL is far easier to understand and learn considering it supports a true DB environment whereas MS's proprietary Access Language is much more confusing. Of course I use SQL on a daily basis and haven't touched Access in years so I am a little out of touch on it. Go with MySQL and you'll be happy you did.

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Okay, this is not java related but just a computer question in general. Somehow i got this "Winfix 2005" thing popping up and redirecting my web page. gives me a pop-up box to install it "just click ok". I do NOT click okay and hit the "x" to cancel it. this starts a chain of about 4 redirects.

I've run spyroot and adaware but can't seem to find where this thing is buried. anyone got any suggestions? I did a web search and got the website I am always directed to. Basically I have to buy it to uninstall it, and, even then, I am betting it doesn't completely uninstall.

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[QUOTE=JoeRedskin]Okay, this is not java related but just a computer question in general. Somehow i got this "Winfix 2005" thing popping up and redirecting my web page. gives me a pop-up box to install it "just click ok". I do NOT click okay and hit the "x" to cancel it. this starts a chain of about 4 redirects.

I've run spyroot and adaware but can't seem to find where this thing is buried. anyone got any suggestions? I did a web search and got the website I am always directed to. Basically I have to buy it to uninstall it, and, even then, I am betting it doesn't completely uninstall.[/QUOTE]

Goto C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc and look at the host file. You can open the host file with notepad. See if the website's address and or IP address has attached itself to the host file. This is the file that spyware tends to look for when it installs itself. There is a way of locking this host file down so that spyware can't access it. If you do a google search for host file locking, you might run across the fix.

You might also want to try a virus scan. The antivirus software might get rid of it. You can delete the registry keys for this program if you are comfortable editing the registry, but if you don't know what you're doing, I would suggest not doing so. Believe me though, the program can be deleted without purchasing the software.

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[QUOTE=JoeRedskin]Okay, this is not java related but just a computer question in general. Somehow i got this "Winfix 2005" thing popping up and redirecting my web page. gives me a pop-up box to install it "just click ok". I do NOT click okay and hit the "x" to cancel it. this starts a chain of about 4 redirects.

I've run spyroot and adaware but can't seem to find where this thing is buried. anyone got any suggestions? I did a web search and got the website I am always directed to. Basically I have to buy it to uninstall it, and, even then, I am betting it doesn't completely uninstall.[/QUOTE]

I actually have a REALLY good program that we use at work. It's called Spyware Doctor and I got it before they started charging for it. If you have AIM or something I could send it to you. You just update it and it's the best spyware protection/removal I've ever seen. Also, I'd be glad to Remote into your computer and clean it up for ya.

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bitdefender is the best AV software (in actual verified tests) and its free... ad-aware (lavasoft.de) is the best anti-malware package i've used, also free.

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Ad-aware is good at removing spyware, but Spybot Search&Destroy is free and it gives you realtime protection. I also would add Spywareblaster. The combination of Spybot and Spywareblaster gives you the highest protection possible.

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I'm not necessarily a big Microsoft guy, but one thing that does interest me about the new Internet Explorer is that 7.0 is supposed to have this anti-phishing program built into IE so that it will do a scan of the site and let you know if it has the potiential of phishing information. This should help to cut down on alot of the spyware that clogs up our computers. I still mainly use Firefox and Opera though, but for those who like IE, this might be something good to look forward to.

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the best thing IE could do is not allow the use of activeX controls in any way ;)

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[QUOTE=That Guy]the best thing IE could do is not allow the use of activeX controls in any way ;)[/QUOTE]

Problem is, Microsoft heavily uses activeX for upgrade downloads and determining OS validity for downloads and etc....

Of course, if they would allow use to download from their site using Firefox or Opera.... :laughing2

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[QUOTE=skinsguy]Problem is, Microsoft heavily uses activeX for upgrade downloads and determining OS validity for downloads and etc....

Of course, if they would allow use to download from their site using Firefox or Opera.... :laughing2[/QUOTE]

actually the OS validity is a java check i believe, you can just change the url to totally skip it and update illegal copies if you want... instructions for the curious are on slashdot ;)

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Windows Add-ons: Disable Windows Genuine Validity Check

And this isn't so you can update illegal copies, THIS is because Microsoft flagged our university volume-license. Microsoft is getting way too hardcore with that because I had 20 computers to do that day and instead had to spend an hour searching on how to disable that check.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]actually the OS validity is a java check i believe, you can just change the url to totally skip it and update illegal copies if you want... instructions for the curious are on slashdot ;)[/QUOTE]


I'll have to check that out. Of course, all of my Microsoft software (OS, Office, etc..) are valid.

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[url]http://www.boingboing.net/2005/07/28/microsoft_genuine_ad.html[/url]
[quote]Microsoft "Genuine Advantage" cracked in 24h: window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all'
AV sez, "This week, Microsoft started requiring users to verifiy their serial number before using Windows Update. This effort to force users to either buy XP or tell them where you got the illegal copy is called 'Genuine Advantage.' It was cracked within 24 hours."

Before pressing 'Custom' or 'Express' buttons paste this text to the address bar and press enter:

javascript:void(window.g_sDisableWGACheck='all')

It turns off the trigger for the key check.

[url=http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=24961]Link[/url] (Thanks, AV!) [/quote]

[url]http://www.tech-recipes.com/windows_installation_tips999.html[/url]
[quote]Description -
How to bypass the validation to download updates for xp computers when the product key is invalid.

Directions -
1) Open Internet Explorer

2) Go to Tools menu > Internet Options...

3) Click on Programs tab.

4) Click the Manage Add-ons.... button

5) Scroll down to the "Windows Genuine Advantage" add-on (they should be in alphabetical order).

6) After you click on it, there is a settings box below all the add-ons. In there are Enable/Disable radio buttions. Just click Disable, then OK, then Apply, and you are set[/quote]

[url]http://www.extended64.com/blogs/rafael/archive/2005/07/27/1026.aspx[/url]
(this is about installing a script engine add-on like greasemonkey to IE to bypass it)

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Man...I'll be glad when I get a break from my second job at the college, I am going to try some of these tricks and hacks that you guys have posted. I will also let ya know how my java is coming around. We are adding so many new things to our current client system, that talking my boss into switching to something I program is going to be very difficult!