[DUG] Why InterBase

[Neven MacEwan]

Phil

 >> SQL-server is the only other database with a feature-set that could 
 >> compete for our particular needs.

DB2, PostgreSQL?

Neven

Phil Scadden wrote:
>> 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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> Phil Scadden, Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences
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