Python module for Dbase files?

[Alexander V. Voinov]

Hi

William Dandreta wrote:
> Eventually we plan to migrate to Linux. So I need something platform
> independent.
> 
> The DB has 100,000+ entries and it grows at about 1000 to 2000 per month.
> 
> We have it indexed on 6 fields, and fast access is important. Users are used
> to typing in the first couple of letters and holding the down arrow key
> until they find what they are looking for.

If fast access is really important, you may take a look at an
open-source descendant of the famous db_Vista. Which for sure runs under
DOS and Linux. I used it that way for years, with my own wrappings for
C++ and Python. With this database the best strategy would be to develop
enough higher-level domain specific persistent C/C++ entities,
implemented via the database, then wrap them for Python. For my
experience, it rules. This implies that the database evolves slower than
your Python scripts.

Regards

Alexander