Re: Database design, Keys and some other things

On 29 Sep 2005 12:28:39 -0700, "JOG" <jog_at_cs.nott.ac.uk> wrote:

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>I don't see the constructiveness in those statements Gene, especially
>given that Marshall says it was borne of impatience :( ... and while
>the dig is quite clear I don't see how it's useful? What have I missed
>there? Perhaps I'm being over-sensitive, in which case I apologise.
>
>As I said, questioning the philosophy of Codd's information principle
>still seems worthy of discussion to me. Either way, no probs, I don't
>want to derail vldm10's thread.

     I have seen it a number of times in this newsgroup. Someone mentions supposed weaknesses in the RM, but when called on to substantiate his point, does not do so. It is your obligation to support your claim. Otherwise, you can expect a rather cool reception. Many people have made claims. Proving them is quite another matter.

Sincerely,

Gene Wirchenko Received on Thu Sep 29 2005 - 22:07:37 CEST