473,385 Members | 2,005 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
Post Job

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

Join Bytes to post your question to a community of 473,385 software developers and data experts.

Reminder System, like Google Calendar

I am considering ways to have a web based reminder system that takes a
Date and Time and sends emails according to reminder flags in a
database. I know how to do all aspects other than the ability to send
reminders at specific points throughout the day without user
interaction. My first initial thought is that this is not possible
with the web, it would have to be a Windows service that is constantly
running on someones desktop.

My example and inspiration comes from Google Calendar that can send
reminders throughout the day. I thought maybe have a desktop running a
service that makes consistent half hour calls to a web service who
then queries the data for any reminders that need to be sent. But this
seems like a waste of resources.

Does anyone have any good ideas on how to make this a web based
solution without constant interaction? I need some creative answers!

Thanks
JM
Jan 19 '08 #1
0 1769

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

0
by: Aahz | last post by:
NOTE: we are no longer meeting at Stanford; the May meeting is at Google in Mountain View. The next meeting of BayPIGgies will be Thurs, May 19 at 7:30pm. NOTE: to celebrate our first...
0
by: info | last post by:
This is a reminder about the inaugural meeting of the Philadelphia XML Users Group, on Wednesday, February 9th at 6:00. Betty Harvey will speak on "The Value of an XML User Group", and we'll have...
3
by: greyseal | last post by:
Consider the following: As I post this, it is June 11th, 2004. My desk calendar tells me it is day 163 of the current year. This code: Calendar myCal =...
5
by: Abdolhosein Vakilzadeh Ebrahimi | last post by:
Is there any way to construct a System.DateTime which doesn't check year, month and day to be in correct range== no validation? Thanks A.V.Ebrahimi
9
by: Phil G. | last post by:
Hi all, I would like to create a very simple 'lite' version of Outlook Calendar's reminder function. I will use a windows service that will read timedate stamps from a db and compare them to...
1
by: Jeremy Simpson | last post by:
Has anyone tried to set a reminder in MS Outlook from with Access? I want to, when a checkbox is ticked automatically set a reminder in access that takes information from the current record i.e...
4
by: terbolee | last post by:
I'm wondering if there's a way to use a date field in an Access table so that reminders could be generated in MS-Outlook Calendar. I'd appreciate any help you can throw my way. Thanks.
1
by: ITistic | last post by:
I am in the planning stages of a new web application. One of the requirements for this application is to provide a Google Calendar type interface to show important events which will be pulled from...
2
by: pepitovadecurt | last post by:
Hi I need to access to the Google Calendar under python. Is posible?
0
by: taylorcarr | last post by:
A Canon printer is a smart device known for being advanced, efficient, and reliable. It is designed for home, office, and hybrid workspace use and can also be used for a variety of purposes. However,...
0
by: Charles Arthur | last post by:
How do i turn on java script on a villaon, callus and itel keypad mobile phone
0
by: aa123db | last post by:
Variable and constants Use var or let for variables and const fror constants. Var foo ='bar'; Let foo ='bar';const baz ='bar'; Functions function $name$ ($parameters$) { } ...
0
by: emmanuelkatto | last post by:
Hi All, I am Emmanuel katto from Uganda. I want to ask what challenges you've faced while migrating a website to cloud. Please let me know. Thanks! Emmanuel
1
by: Sonnysonu | last post by:
This is the data of csv file 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 the lengths should be different i have to store the data by column-wise with in the specific length. suppose the i have to...
0
marktang
by: marktang | last post by:
ONU (Optical Network Unit) is one of the key components for providing high-speed Internet services. Its primary function is to act as an endpoint device located at the user's premises. However,...
0
by: Hystou | last post by:
Most computers default to English, but sometimes we require a different language, especially when relocating. Forgot to request a specific language before your computer shipped? No problem! You can...
0
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers,...
0
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven...

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.