> > Another problem of moving from the relational model is that SQL
standards
> > get compromised which makes it hard for customers to move seamlessly
between
> > platforms. But that is part of the marketing strategy, especially of the
> > companies that have the biggest installed base.
>
> The fact that a feature is added does not compel a developer to use it.
>
> Only when they remove referential constraints I'll start to get nervous.
> --
Referential constraints are part of the SQL standard, although I am not sure
that all database vendors follow the ANSI standard exactly.
Received on Fri Jun 18 2004 - 00:57:43 CDT
