SQL with CTEs Turing Complete?

From: David Fetter <david_at_fetter.org>
Date: Mon, 04 May 2009 15:13:53 -0500
Message-ID: <rdydncE0easc0WLUnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d_at_speakeasy.net>



Hello,

I'm curious as to SQL with Common Table Expressions is Turing Complete. Is there some kind of proof either way?

Thanks in advance for any hints, tips, pointers, etc. on this.

Cheers,
David.

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