Re: [PHP] similar_text

2003-10-21 Thread David Otton
On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 17:42:17 +0200, you wrote: >does any one have an example of a function to search a database for similar >names and display them if the user inputs a name that is not found? Are you looking for SOUNDEX, perhaps? http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=SOUNDEX+al

Re: [PHP] similar_text

2003-10-21 Thread Duncan
Diana Castillo said: > does any one have an example of a function to search a database for similar > names and display them if the user inputs a name that is not found? Define 'similar names'. Is Nadia similar to Nadine? Is Nathan similar to Nadine? How long is a piece of string? -- PHP Genera