Re: What is Oracle?

I won't go into what Oracle is (although I will say it perhaps has more capabilities then paradox, it is relational, and it is programmable).

You can find the FAQ at:

http://raita.oulu.fi/~yaz/www/contents.html

On 5 Sep 1996 19:52:57 -0400, jps3_at_Lehigh.EDU (JASON P STANFORD) wrote:

> I have just recently become aware of Oracle's existence. Would
>somone please help me by explaining where it falls in line with other
>database programs? I have used Paradox for the last several years, but
>alas, there is no X-Windows port (that I know of). And since I'm
>considering moving to Linux, I'm wondering what the scope of Oracle
>is, what it is capable of, is it relational, programmable? I ask this
>because I have not run across any FAQ's relating to it yet.
>
> Jason P. Stanford
> jps3_at_lehigh.edu
>
>Thanks for any assistance.
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Thomas Kyte
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statements and opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Oracle Corporation Received on Fri Sep 06 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST