On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 07:47:54 -0700 Eric Walstad <debian@ericwalstad.com> wrote: > I've heard a bit about LDAP and am curious if it'll work for a central > contacts database for a network of both Windows and Debian users. > [...] I've googled a bit, too, and am having a hard time finding out > how best to populate the LDAP database with the contents of my > addressbook. Rule 1: If you know about LDAP, learn just a little more and go earn money with it. IMO, LDAP's only purpose is to make those who understand it money. > Anyone know of a user-friendly, lightweight Windows and/or Linux > client that can be used to add individual records to the LDAP > database? Sadly, LDAP is *not* your lightweight filing system. It's designed to be a large-scale directory service. Most mail clients use it strictly read-only. If anyone knows of a nice, friendly frontend (*not* gq): I'm interested, too. Only interested folks with some spare time really need to read below, but I think it's worth it ;-) In fact, there *is* a spec for a useful multipurpose filing system. It's called ACAP (see RFC 2244). For an experimental server and links to more information on the topic, see http://infotrope.clues.ltd.uk/ . The bad part is that you're not too likely to find a client using it, but it sure has potential. -- Got Backup? Jabber: Shadowdancer at jabber.fsinf.de
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