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Matt Larson wrote:
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> I need some advice on the benefits and drawbacks of Oracle, Sybase,
> Informix, and MS Sql Server. I would also like to know if anyone knows
> of a guide that details which to choose in certain situations, etc.
Here's my guide -
Oracle has 1 word, 6 letters, 3 syllables and starts and ends with a vowel. Sybase has 1 word, 6 letters, 2 syllables, starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel. Informix has 1 word, 8 letters, 3 syllables, starts with a vowel and ends in a consonant. MS SQL Server has 3 words, too many syllables and every word starts and ends with a consonant. So, in summary, Sybase appears to be the word of choice. I would recommend using it in all situations. I would only recommend Oracle and Informix as words to be used in certain situations and MS SQL Server should only be used during extenuating circumstances.
-am Received on Fri Feb 21 1997 - 00:00:00 CST