Ah, I see.  I'll clarify that or take it out.  Thanks!


On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 5:49 PM, Ryan <notifications@github.com> wrote:

> In Algorithms/DatabaseEssentials/DatabaseEssentials.tex:
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> > +\lab{Algoirthms}{Database Essentials}{Database Essentials}
> > +\objective{Familiarization with MySQL prompt and basic queries
> > +\label{lab:DbEssentials}
> > +
> > +\section*{Introduction to MySQL}
> > +
> > +Databases are an essential part of computation.  We will learn how to use MySQL databases in this section.  MySQL is open-source software that is easy to use and free.  It also works well with Python.  All of this makes it a good choice for our applications.  Other options exist, but most of what we learn here will translate easily to other platforms.
>
> My intent was to request a clarification for the last sentence, "Other
> options exist, but most of what we learn here will translate easily to
> other platforms." What other options and platforms are we talking about?
> Operating systems, other database systems, other languages?
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