[Dr. Sivana]

I see that PhpMyAdmin is PHP based. I am actually more interested in an old school non-browser based DB front end. Not all of us are programming for web sites. PHP always feels like a boat anchor in execution. Regarding Mint, if it is basically Ubuntu with smoother edges and more functionality (just as Ubuntu itself is polished Debian), AND it can installed seamlessly over existing Ubuntu installs, it could be a player. If it still requires the user to load a fresh kernel, etc. Then it still has the same headaches.

[perfect_rovian_storm]

I use a local install of it for all my database stuff. I’m just used to it I guess.

BTW, Office up to 2007 I believe, works just fine in Linux with WINE. Paying $40 for Crossover, the commercial offshoot of WINE, makes the install even easier for that, but it’s still pretty easy to get going.