Re: Agnostic references for Pracle v SQl Server 2000

Then use MySQL or PostGresSQL. These two are free (READ: LOW COST = Charity Status you are looking for) and runs on multiple different OSes.

ltiu

Martin Kendall wrote:

> Hello all. I need to provide a one page report on why it may be
>
> beneficial for an organisation with light usage, small DB to move
>
> from Oracle to SQL Server. Their request is purely due to
>
> having a recognition of their charity status by Microsoft and
> therefore being able to get everything
>
> at a much reduced price.
>
> It is bad enough that they do not have experienced Oracle DBAs on site,
>
> now it seems that they are attracted by the apparent ease of use /
> setup/ Graphical everything.
>
> They are even looking at adopting the same development technology as
> one of their main benefactors as this may help them
>
> win further funding from such a benefactor. I am talking .NET and VB.
>
> I am also asked to phrase my paper from the point of future proofing
> their business technology.
>
> I am struggling with the agnostic approach when taking into account
> the concept of vendor lock-in.
>
> It seems that cost is everything. But they will need to accept that
> cost is not just what you pay
>
> for the base product.
>
> People, I am not really interested in a religious war on this  no
> doubt such discussion types
>
> have appeared on this List before. All I am asking for is pointers to
> any ref. material that you may know of.
>
> Happy days !
>
> Martin
>

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