[DUG] Why InterBase

[Phil Scadden]

> I'm leaving this here instead of going off-topic because I'd like people
> other than Neven (who is a confirmed IB disliker :-) and me (a confirmed
> SQL-Server, I mean what a dumb name, disliker) may have useful
> information.

For my needs, Firebird is fine. The reliability issue is important - using it
environments without main power and a ship at sea certainly doesnt
have a DBA nor any realistic way to provide support.  Never heard of a problem.
I havent dealt with SQL-server in more than 5 years ago. It was nightmare
then but I am totally unqualified to comment on current system. We use
Oracle in-house and don't even think of going there without a DBA. On
other hand, we like what Oracle delivers. SQL-server is the only other
database with a feature-set that could compete for our particular needs.

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