Re: Which is better?

From: Joel Garry <joelga_at_pebble.ml.org>
Date: 27 Apr 1998 16:18:30 -0700
Message-ID: <6i33o6$8ed$1@pebble.ml.org>

In article <6i1b01$ce8_at_chile.earthlink.net>, Relaxin <me_at_yourhouse.com> wrote:
>I am look for a Database to use for a project I am about to start.
>I'm trying to get programmers input as to which Database should I purchase.
>(This is for Windows platforms)
>
>I have narrowed it down to these (No particular order):
>1. Oracle - (Oracle)
>2. Interbase - (Borland)
>3. SQLBase - (Centura)
>4. SQLServer - (Microsoft)

I don't think you should pick any of these unless you know the following:

How many users it will support.
Will any of their functions overlap.
Are there any uptime requirements? Response time requirements? How many other programmers will work on it with you? Is it a commercial product?
Will it share a computer/network with other projects? How much data?
Who will support it when finished?
How fast do you want it?
How well are the requirements documented? Will they change? Who decides? How well capitalized is the project? Does it need to turn a profit? Pay for itself?
Is it a critical mission?
Are peoples lives, health or welfare impacted by it? Are there legal issues involved in the choice?

Et Cetera.

>
>I expect to get a bias opinion in favor of Oracle, but I believe I can still
>find the truth amongst the anwsers.
>
>So if anyone knows anything about the Database I have listed above (more
>other Databases I should consider) please respond.
>
>Thanks
>
>

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