Re: MultiValue Databases
From: Kenneth Downs <knode.wants.this_at_see.sigblock>
Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 18:40:54 -0400
Message-Id: <vgkhn2-bt9.ln1_at_pluto.downsfam.net>
>
> Lee, I posted xrdb scripts for a trivial (phone#) and a less trivial
> (10 computer systems) example. Since no one posted RM's equivalent
> script to verify your assertion that RM is the most general/superior
> data model, I posted RM's myself. Wouldn't you agree when comparing RM
> to an unfamiliar data methodology, one ought to start out simpler
> rather than more complex? Since the initial trivial example didn't show
> RM's superiority, I am evolving the initial example. In fact, how data
> models handle unexpected/new data (as in AI type applications) is
> related to that model's generality and is relevant (see recent thread
> title "Database Schema For Univesal Usage").
Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2005 18:40:54 -0400
Message-Id: <vgkhn2-bt9.ln1_at_pluto.downsfam.net>
Neo wrote:
>>> Now suppose one wanted to store ... >>> If new schema is needed, please suggest one >> >> Don't get into a code posting battle with Neo, >> because he will continually pester you with minor little changes and >> challenges
>
> Lee, I posted xrdb scripts for a trivial (phone#) and a less trivial
> (10 computer systems) example. Since no one posted RM's equivalent
> script to verify your assertion that RM is the most general/superior
> data model, I posted RM's myself. Wouldn't you agree when comparing RM
> to an unfamiliar data methodology, one ought to start out simpler
> rather than more complex? Since the initial trivial example didn't show
> RM's superiority, I am evolving the initial example. In fact, how data
> models handle unexpected/new data (as in AI type applications) is
> related to that model's generality and is relevant (see recent thread
> title "Database Schema For Univesal Usage").
Nor did nobody posted instructions for walking and chewing gum at the same time. Doesn't mean it can be done if you just roll up your sleeves, show a little grit, and just figger it out!
-- Kenneth Downs Secure Data Software, Inc. (Ken)nneth_at_(Sec)ure(Dat)a(.com)Received on Wed Jun 08 2005 - 00:40:54 CEST