Re: Free database tools announcements - invitation to discussion

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> I agree. But if we don't fight for something we abandon all hope.
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> So here's my challenge. If we open it up to ALL tool vendors then
> I presume you have no objection to IBM, Microsoft, Sybase, Computer
> Associates, BMC, Quest, etc. using our forum to support their products
> too? Is that correct?
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> How about Business Objects and Crystal Reports
> How about Brio and Cognos
> How about ... need I go on?
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> You can't write a rule that says big commercial companies excluded.
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We're not discussing limits vs. no limits, we're discussing what the limits should be. As far as 3rd party vendors and connections to Oracle , sometimes this might be the best group, but if I have a VB to Oracle question I think I'd start with the VB groups first. If somebody from MSFT or CA answers questions related to their products they've helped solve a poster's problem and that's a good thing. If they want to announce FREE seminars or products, I can live with that. If they want to come in here and sell things, that's what c.d.o.marketplace is for (imho). Received on Wed Jun 23 2004 - 19:03:50 CEST