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 The Document is the Database
Subject: I have an idea...is this right?
Date: 2004-03-01 15:08:03
From: Michael Kelley

Hello I am trying to figure all this out. I do not have much experience with building programs but I found a place to work out to one. I have several questions and maybe someone can point me in the right direction.


My idea is to come up with a databsae for managing people and associated files using the same ideas as iTunes. Think of it as instead of music files...have personel files. Maybe something like this is already done. I would think XML is what is used for this to work.


I would like multiple people to edit information and have it reflected in a semi real time form. All using the same application...change info about the person...it changes the associated data for you and manages all the back directory structure for you.


SO here is my questions...


1. What is iTunes? Is it a glorified database that can write to files for catalogging?
2. What language is it written in?
3. Would it be somewhat easy to write a program simular to it except with people's names and personel info?


Thank you for everybodies help.


Mike


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