Oracle vs Informix

I am posting a query for my wife, whose organization does not have news set up. Please respond to gcollier_at_tenet.edu. You can also respond to me and I will forward any responses. Thanks.

> If you have used either Oracle, Informix or both, please continue
> reading.
 

> We are in the process of evaluating these products and would greatly
> appreciate any input as to the advantages and disadvantages of each.
> If you have used both products recently, then your opinions will be
> of high value to us.
 

> We will be installing the product on a RISC 6000/560 with AIX 3.2.
> Our initial purchase will include only the basics, as we are just
> trying to get our foot in the door and get a relational database
> on our system. Any information as to what you love, hate or are
> indifferent to towards these products will be welcomed.

Mark D. Collier                      Southwest Research Institute
Senior Research Analyst              Automation and Data Systems Division
Voice: (512) 522-3437                Data Systems Department
FAX:   (512) 522-5499                Software Engineering Section
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