I posted this question to comp.database.theory
Perhaps this is a better venue.

I've developed a technique that allows me to create a graphic
visualization
of a relational database. Does anyone know of a list of public RDBs on
the
Internet that permit SQL (via ODBC) read access? Or, individual sites?


Content isn't really important, but I'm in the testing phase, so
simpler
is preferred.


I found one: ensembldb.ensembl.org This site contains over 100
genomic
databases. Not the best example for demonstration purposes.


Thanks very much in advance. Rob


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On 31 Jul 2006 12:45:40 -0700, "Rob" <rmp (AT) sfdbs (DOT) com> wrote:


I'm sorry, but I don't understand your question. What are you trying
to do?

Lemming
--
Curiosity *may* have killed Schrodinger's cat.

I am simply trying to gain URLs (symbolic, numeric) of Internet
database servers.

So for example, port 3306 of ensembldb.ensembl.org (a MySQL server)
will accept ODBC commands. I'm trying to test my sw. If you have a
site, know of a site or know of a website that lists websites, I would
appreciate it. Rob

Lemming wrote:

Rob wrote:
Well, you could certainly write your own DB and populate it easy
enough. Operating over a network connection with another server is
irrelevant. You can serve port 3306 on your own system; that is,
unless you're concerned about networking issues (firewall, ISP, etc.),
well then, I'm afraid you will have to do some non-DB research.

Todd