--- Erik Mattheis <gozz at gozz.com> wrote: > 1. suggestions for PHP books to buy - aimed at people that already > know > a scripting language - ie, excellent reference section and index. To get you running fast you can use this: Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL -- Kevin Yank; Paperback (watch the wrap) <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0957921802/qid=1043785699/sr=8-1/ref=sr_8_1/104-3456370-1939153?v=glance&s=books&n=507846> While it is NOT comprehensive nor does it have a good reference section, it will get you set on the basics fast, and get you set up fast. I started with this after dabbling and it allowed me to jump ahead to more important things. There are better books out there though as a reference. > 2. What is the thing that provides a GUI for MySQL that mimics SQL > Server's? (I recall it was written by someone in Germany and have > been > told it's excellent). I think you are talking about phpMyAdmin, which I use and highly recommend, though its not as full featured as SQLServer http://www.phpmyadmin.net/ HTH Tom ===== var me = tom.pixelmech.webDeveloper(); http://www.pixelmech.com/ http://www.maccaws.com/ [Making A Commercial Case for Adopting Web Standards] __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com