This is the Debian Linux prepackaged version of the mini SQL package
written and maintained by David J. Hughes (Bambi@Hughes.com.au).

This package was put together by Martin Schulze <joey@debian.org>,
from sources obtained from:

 Bond.edu.au:/pub/Minerva/msql/msql2/msql-2.0.3.tar.gz
 Bond.edu.au:/pub/Minerva/msql/faq.txt
 Bond.edu.au:/pub/Minerva/msql/faq.html
 ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/mirror/msql/Patches/ident-1.0.14
 ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/mirror/msql/Patches/msqldump-1.0.16

Version 1.0.16 were built with additional patches that still may be
needed with mSQL 2.x

 ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/mirror/msql/Patches/update-1.0.9
 ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/mirror/msql/Patches/update-1.0.16 (corrected)
 ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/mirror/msql/Patches/lost-table-1.0.16

This package consists of four binary packages:

libmsql1	contains the (shared) library and include file
		all other packages do depend on this

msqld		contains the database itself, one program to maintain the engine
		and some files that must exist on the database server

msql		contains some database clients

w3-msql		contains the w3-msql and lite distribution


Configuring the Mini SQL engine
-------------------------------

All packages contain a set of manual pages, written especially for
Debian Linux, read them carefully and report errors.

The package `msqld' contains a script msqlconfig, please read the
manpages (esp. msql.acl(5)) carefully and use this script to configure
the engine.


Mailing list for mSQL
---------------------

There is a mailing list on with all topics concering mSQL and its
tools are discussed.  The lists address is msql-list@bunyip.com.

To subscribe to the list, send mail to

        listproc@bunyip.com

with one line in the message body:

        subscribe msql-list Your Name


Programming
-----------

I have included manual pages for all API functions and included programs.
Look at /usr/doc/msql/mSQL-1.0.11.ps.gz for a description of the engine
and API.  Some simple examples in programming with the API can be found on
 ftp://ftp.infodrom.north.de:/pub/doc/IN/GS/software/unix/msql/queries.tar.gz


Still some work is needed for the manpages.  Unfortunately David
Hughes hasn't included any of them in his release nor supports them.
They are completely distributed under the GPL so they need a differend
distribution but ... they should be kept up-to-date.  Any volunteers?
Please contact me at joey@debian.org.
The Legalese Version
--------------------

Copyright 1993,1994 David J. Hughes.   All Rights Reserved
Copyright 1995-97 Hughes Technologies Pty Ltd.   All Rights Reserved

Permission to use, copy and modify this software and its documentation, 
is hereby granted to non-commercial entities without fee, 
provided that this license information and copyright notice appear 
in all copies.

A "non-commercial entity" is defined within the scope of this license as
an educational institution (excluding a commercial training organisation), 
non-commercial research organisation, registered charity, registered 
not-for-profit organisation, or full-time student.

Use of this software by any other person or organisation for any purpose
requires that a usage license be obtained from Hughes Technologies by 
that person or organisation.  

Commercial redistribution of this software, by itself or as part of
another application is allowed only under express written permission of
Hughes Technologies.

DAVID J. HUGHES AND HUGHES TECHNOLOGIES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH 
REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS, IN NO EVENT SHALL DAVID J. HUGHES OR HUGHES TECHNOLOGIES BE 
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES 
WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN 
ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR 
IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.



The Plain English Version
-------------------------

You can use this software free of charge if you are an educational 
institution (excluding commercial training organisations), non-commercial 
research organisation, registered charity, registered not-for-profit 
organisation, or full-time student.

If you want to use it and you do not fit into any of the above listed
categories, you must register your copy using the invoice form provided.

You cannot sell mSQL or bundle it with a product you develop without
obtaining written persmission and a "Commercial Redistribution License"
from Hughes Technologies.

If something goes wrong and you lose data, system uptime, CPU cycles,
profits or anything else, neither I nor Hughes Technologies are responsible.
