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Rekall is a database front-end. It is not itself a database -- data is stored somewhere else, in an SQL server, and Rekall is fundamentally just a tool to extract, display and update that data (of course, it does lots more than that, it does forms and reports and scripting and so on). It is database agnostic, and does not have any preferred database in the sense that Access® uses the Jet® database engine.
 Supported SQL servers
Currently, Rekall supports the following database formats:
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- XBase with XBSQL (an SQL wrapper library for the XBase access library)
- IBM DB2
- ODBC
The above list will be expanded later. We plan to add drivers for Oracle, MS SQL Server/Sybase and Interbase/Firebird. Please note the ODBC and DB2 drivers are not included in the standard edition of Rekall; they have to be purchased separately. Also you will need a fully licensed copy of the Database Server for the selected driver.
Features
Rekall can do all the things that you would expect of a database front-end (or if it can't, let us know!). You can design and use forms and reports, construct database queries, and import and export data in several different formats (actually, you can copy data -- import is just copy file to table, and export is just copy table to file).
Scripting support
Rekall can be scripted using the the Python language. You can arrange that a script is executed when various events occur (for instance, when the user changes the value of a control). Scripts can be associated directly with the event, but you can also store scripts in script modules for more general use.
And, of course, you have full access to all the modules that are available for Python. Plus, Rekall has an integrated Python debugger, and uses our own tkcEditor to support syntax highlighting.
Qt version information
TheKompany.com has brought out a Qt 3.x-only version of Rekall, which includes Qt 3 shared run-time libraries, making it totally independent of the KDE libraries. Linux and Windows versions are currently available. Mac OS X support is planned.
We will continue to produce a KDE version for the time being, which will use things like the KDE file dialogs, the KDE printing interface (for KDE 2.2.x), and so forth.
Screenshots
Want to have a look at what Rekall can do? We've assembled a selection of screenshots to give you a foretaste of the power of Rekall.
Mammoth PostgreSQL Bundle
We have partnered with Command Prompt to bring you an all-in-one bundle that includes Rekall and Mammoth PostgreSQL at a significant discount.
Mammoth PostgreSQL from Command Prompt, Inc. is a robust, reliable, SQL-compatible Object Relational Database Management System (ORDBMS). It is designed to give small to medium size businesses the power, performance, and open-standard support they desire.
100% compatible with the PostgreSQL 7.3.2 release, Mammoth PostgreSQL provides a commercially-supported and optimized PostgreSQL distribution for Win32, Mac OS X and Red Hat Linux x86 platforms.
The deluxe version of the bundle comes with 30 days installation and configuration support. The list price is $199.95 for Mammoth alone, but now you can get it with Rekall for just $219.95 by ordering from the combo box on the right side of this page. That's a savings of $50 on Rekall.
Plug Ins
We have a growing selection of plug ins available for the product, you can see a list of them on the right panel of this page under "sub-products", clicking on those links will take you to a detailed page describing the plug ins function. You can order any of the plug ins by selecting them from the order combo box to the right and adding it to your shopping cart. Please note that the plug ins are useless without owning the base application, so you must already own it or purchase it to make productive use of your plug ins.
Pricing and Options
- Download Version: $69.95
- Packaged Version: $79.95 + S&H
- Bundle Mammoth PostgreSQL + Rekall: $219.95 + S&H
Licensing information
Rekall is now dual licensed under the GPL, theKompany and the developers retain commercial rights to continue
to use the code and provide for non-GPL versions to customers and companies that want it. Rekall will be
supported via a community portal www.rekallrevealed.org. The codebase will be available as source tarballs,
and CVS access will also be available for those who wish to stay on the (b)leeding edge. Feedback, bug fixes
and contributions are actively sought. This is meant to be totally community driven and oriented.
Pre-packeged versions, commercial licenses, run times and commercial database plug ins can still be purchased
from us. Our special end-user license can be read here.
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