# PgAccess - Introduction

## What is PgAccess?

PgAccess is a graphical user interface for the PostgreSQL database management system written in the Tcl/Tk scripting language by Constantin Teodorescu. It allows the user to interact with PostgreSQL in a manner similar to many PC database applications, with menu choices and graphical tools like buttons. This means that the user can avoid the basic command line interface for most common tasks. PgAccess doesn't change the way PostgreSQL operates, just makes it easier to use for those familiar with graphical interfaces.

Obviously, you must have PostgreSQL installed and running, and Tcl/Tk on your system before you can use PgAccess.

PgAccess is an "open source" application. The source code is available to the user, and may be modified by the user. The user can fix a bug, or change the way a function operates. You may not want to get that involved with the programming, but you have the option to do so. If you feel you have made an improvement to the program, you are encouraged to share it with other users.

If you are not familiar with how open source software can be altered and redistributed, please read this.

## How to get help with PgAccess

The mailing list for PgAccess is: pgsql-interfaces@postgresql.org

If you have any questions regarding PgAccess you should subscribe to this list in the following way:

First subscribe to the list by sending an email message to:

`pgsql-interfaces-request@postgresql.org`

Send a single line in the body of the message as follows:

`subscribe`

In a short time you should receive a message beginning like this:

`Welcome to the pgsql-interfaces mailing list!
...`

This will contain instructions on how to remove yourself from the mailing list, so save that message. You may only want to ask a few questions and then stop receiving messages.

You may also email Constantin Teodorescu directly, although writing to a mailing list with many correspondents will often produce a quicker answer.

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