Re: ?? ODBC or IDAPI on Unix Platforms ??

In article <2sqp7b$dqe_at_uuneo.neosoft.com> chadb_at_NeoSoft.com writes:

>In <wmeahan.133.000B49ED_at_ef0424.efhd.ford.com>, wmeahan_at_ef0424.efhd.ford.com
> (Bill Meahan) writes:
>>In article <770390553snz_at_arcfan.demon.co.uk> Alex_at_arcfan.demon.co.uk (Alex
 McLintock) writes:
>>>In article <2s2qkpINN1u8_at_dur-news.ctron.com>
>>> muise_at_ctron.com "John B. Muise" writes:
 

>>>> Does anyone know if there are any implementations of
>>>> ODBC or IDAPI on any of the following unix platforms:
>>>>
>>>> Sun: SunOS 4.1.x, Solaris 2.x
>>>> DEC: Ultrix
>>>> SGI: Iris
>>>> IBM: AIX
 
>>>Nigel was correct in that ODBC is a Microsoft Windows
>>>protocol/interface however you will need to ask
>>>MS if and when they will be implementing ODBC for Unix.
>>>
>>
>>Don't hold your breath waiting for Microsoft to implement ODBC on Unix -
>>they'd MUCH rather have you abandon Unix for NT.
>>
>>Actually, Microsoft doesn't have to - the ODBC API and specifications are
>>published and anyone, not just MS, can implement ODBC on Unix if they care to
>>take the time to do so. There would probably be some licensing involved
>>but then the WABI/PWI project gives some evidence to the contrary.
>>
>>It is my understanding that Q+E Software was working on precisely what the
>>original poster was asking about. How that project has been affected by Q+E's
 

>>recent acquisition by Intersolv is unknown. Rumors also persist that other
>>unnamed companies are also implementing the ODBC API on Unix but I have seen
>>no official announcement.
>>
>
>I saw an announcement last week, ODBC for OS/2 and (I'm 99% sure) several UNIX
>platforms. Call Q+E, I'm sure they would be happy to inform you...
>
> Chad
>
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>
>
>
I think Visigenix (sorry if spelling wrong) is doing this. This is a company formed by one of the founders of Informix.

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