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Hi,
I think you shouldn't have a look at MySQL for your accounts/order processing system. I doesn't support transactions and in general used for quests books.
Oracle and DB2 in general are the same systems.
Best regars, Dmitry.
www.ispirer.com - Database migration tools and consulting (Oracle,
DB2).
In article <981648142.25681.0.nnrp-01.c2d98441_at_news.demon.co.uk>,
"Stephen Livesey" <ste_at_exact3ex.co.uk> wrote:
> Could someone please explain what are the differences between Oracle
8i, DB2
> and MySQL.
>
> Obviously the price, but are there any other major differences?
>
> We are looking to start re-developing our accounts/order processing
system
> using a major database (we currently use a 4GL). We would appreciate
any
> advise to help us make the decision on which database to use.
>
> Thanks
> Steve
>
>
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