Progress Vs Other Database

Hi,

  I am cross-posting this message to all database groups. Thanks for your help!

  I am evaluating the database package, PROGRESS to be specific, for a friend's shop. I do a lot of experience with ORACLE, but no experience at all with PROGRESS. Any pros or cons of PROGRESS will be highly appreciated:

1. functionality
2. portability, i.e. to what extent it meets SQL standard
3. client/server architecture
4. interface
5. supported Language
6. how easy it is to use: from both end-user and deveopler's point of views.

  Once again, thank you for your help!

shyan

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