[vdr] EPG DB discussion (was Re: Request: E parameter in channels.conf for epg scan)

[Denis Loh]

Am 12.12.2010 22:27, schrieb Eric Valette:
> On 12/12/2010 22:02, VDR User wrote:
>
>> (Btw, Klaus has made it clear VDR was never intended to be a
>> server/client system.  Maybe at some point it will address that need
>> in a well-thought out way but as it stands now I'm not so sure it's a
>> good basis for argument.)
>
> On the other hand, with streamdev server, vnsi server, we are 
> approaching the client server mode.
>
> I think the real question for selecting a database are:
>     1) do I need a SQL interface,
>     2) do I need a client server model,
>
> sqlite is in use in 200MHZ mips router/ Tokyo/Kyoto cabinet can do 
> less but consume even less.
>
> --eric
>
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I was wondering why it must be a SQL DB. The new VDR requires at least 
one plugin namely sdff- or hdff-plugin So, defining an interface - for 
instance EPGProvider, with a basic implementation like the one which 
already exists - and let the user choose if he requires more power and 
extended functions to store and query the EPG, is a good option. Then he 
may install a EPGProvider plugin which comes with a sqlite-DB. Actually, 
sqlite may be good enough to be used for epg data. However I don't see 
it in the core.