First, Apple has removed Java from the Mac (I think it was in Mountain Lion). Thanks to all the kids around me playing with Minecraft (me included), Java is back…
Installing the Informix JDBC driver on Windows Vista
Windows Vista is indeed quite cool. However, when it comes to installing software, you might come into some problems as Vista is relying on a new security mechanism which requires…
4GL Study Released
The IBM Informix 4GL (I-4GL) study I started at the beginning of this year is now available and I am glad I can announce it here. About 100 people participated…
Writing XML
When I started playing with XML, I was an early adopter. It was interesting, intrigant. Now, everybody knows what XML is and other needs arise, such as “how the heck…
Using PHP Data Objects (PDO) with Informix Dynamic Server (IDS)
The popular Web-development language provides a powerful and easy way to access Informix data. PHP (a recursive acronym for “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor”) has been around since 1995, but is often…
Towards a Standardization of Database Metadata in XML
IDS on Windows Series: Installing IDS on XP
My First Experience with Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
Ok, I must admit it, I started late. I only tried IE7 (Internet Explorer 7) Beta 2, skipping any of the previous editions. I use to be more active, but…
IDS on Windows Series: No Interactive Login for the Informix User
When you install IDS (Informix Dynamic Server) on Windows, it creates the user “Informix”. I do not have a major problem with that, I think it is even a pretty…