Re: db2 vs oracle
From: Serge Rielau <srielau_at_ca.eye-bee-em.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 01:54:45 GMT
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> I agree. There is a proper place for XML. XML is good. But it is
> no more the solution to every problem than is a nail.
Who ever talked about throwing away the screwdriver and screws because the vendors agree that hammers and nails belong into their toolbox? XML does not spell the end of SQL although I dare the opinion that SQL is fairly mature.
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2004 01:54:45 GMT
Message-ID: <FTQYc.118806$UTP.81257_at_twister01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com>
Daniel Morgan wrote:
> robert wrote:
>> and all of them, near as i can tell, have sold their souls to XML Data >> Storage, thus eviscerating the relational model, and >> taking us back to IMS. i hope they're all Real Proud of themselves. >> >> annoyed and distraught, >> robert
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> I agree. There is a proper place for XML. XML is good. But it is
> no more the solution to every problem than is a nail.
Who ever talked about throwing away the screwdriver and screws because the vendors agree that hammers and nails belong into their toolbox? XML does not spell the end of SQL although I dare the opinion that SQL is fairly mature.
Cheers
Serge
Received on Tue Aug 31 2004 - 03:54:45 CEST