centralized data supply

is centralized data supply a good idea?
have you any experience with
"multiple databases on a single computer" for many applications which run on the
same computer or on other computers?
should the name "database management
system" change to "advanced filing system"? is this term a hidden term in the
textbook of "database management system"? Received on Mon Mar 19 2001 - 19:52:58 CST