> > > If its going to be that small, use a flat txt file or CSV for
> > > the db. There is no point in putting mySQL as a requirment
> > > for an application like this.
> >
> > I've heard that said before, but frankly, I'd rather re-use
> the handy
> > sorting and cross-referencing of the DB rather than roll my own
> > (probably broken) implementation in a text file.
>> What is it that this program will do that it actually _needs_
> a database running? I know that if it were me looking at that
> program, I'd dismiss it right away. Of course you can use a
> text file. What is it that you're storing? I think you should
> consider re-visiting the program design.
It will store information regarding the various music files, including
artists, albums, song titles, location of album art, genres, playlists,
play counts, most recently played, songs that have not ripped correctly
and should be black-listed etc.
Regards,
Dale.
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