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Thanks for all the database suggestions. The Scaffolding function Sean suggested is more perfect than I dreamed possible. One day I'd probably benefit from learning the whole CodeIgniter framework; for now, this function will do just what I need. Thanks so much! Ken Sean Hannan wrote: > I was in a similar situation and I just used CodeIgniter's scaffolding (http://codeigniter.com/user_guide/general/scaffolding.html ) feature to allow my users to add/edit data. It's pretty safe, and it looks neat and clean, too. > > Sean Hannan > Web Developer, Sheridan Libraries > Johns Hopkins University > > >>>> Ken Irwin <[log in to unmask]> 07/30/08 9:35 AM >>> >>>> > Hi folks, > > I have some straightforward MySQL data tables that I would like to be > editable by some of my less- techy colleagues. I tend to think of > phpMyAdmin as a perfectly serviceable and reasonably interface for > updating database tables, but I'm told that it's kind of intimidating to > the uninitiated. > > Are there alternatives that are meant for non- admin- types? I'd want > something with read/write permissions, but that could be targeted at > just a few tables, wouldn't have any of the more potent tools (drop, > empty, etc.). In the ideal world, I might like something that would > prevent users from doing things like accidentally changing primary key > data and things like that. > > I've thought about writing something, but I suspect that would be > reinventing the wheel. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > Ken > > -- > Ken Irwin > Reference Librarian > Thomas Library, Wittenberg University > -- Ken Irwin Reference Librarian Thomas Library, Wittenberg University