Re: MySQL or Oracle

Jayne Heger wrote:

> I am just wondering what you all think of these 2 databases. In terms
> of their ability to support the relational model.

        Being SQL, none of them support the relational model, but a very defective bags-based approximation.

> I am asking as I have used Oracle SQL*, but am going to be trying out
> MySQL phpMyAdmin soon.

        Depending on how you used Oracle features, you might feel at a loss. MySQL isn't even SQL-89 Entry Level compliant.

        You might want to consider other free SQL DBMS like PostgreSQL, or even a true relational system like Alphora Dataphor, even if it is not free.

        Among the free systems, PostgreSQL is the one with the best relational pedigree, being a SQL corruption of old champion Ingres QUEL.

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