Re: Personal Oracle 7 and PO7 lite capabilities

In article <325091D8.3DF0_at_tibalt.supernet.ab.ca>, forbrich_at_tibalt.supernet.ab.ca says...
> Mark Schaefer wrote:
> >
> > I'm currently writing Pro*C for Oracle Server 7.3 at work, and was
> > thinking of setting up a database for someone who owns an indoor soccer
> > facility - to keep stats on players, league stats, etc.
> >
> > What I was wondering was what exactly PO7 came with in terms of
> > programming. Would I be able to develop a Pro*C application easily, or
> > a form? I think OCI comes free with Server 7, but I think Pro*C is
> > extra$$$.
> >
> > Any ideas on a good solution, or maybe a cheaper solution?
> >
> > Thanks for any info...
> >
> > BTW: I checked out the Oracle WWW site, and couldn't find what came with
> > it, except that I could "develop C++ applications" -- whatever that
> > means.
> >
> > --
> > Mark Schaefer
>
> The wonderful thing about tiggers is ....
> they're the same everywhere.
>
> PO7 (at least the copy I have - a year old) does indeed come
> with OCI and Pro*C.
>
> However, you might consider an alternate solution for the
> front end. The app you describe sounds like mainly a front-end
> type job - not much intensive processing. Pro*C shines for
> processing (stats analysis) but tends to be klutzy for front-end.
> Consider stuff like VB, Delphi, etc. or maybe a 'PC oriented'
> database (Xbase compatible or Access) instead. These tend to
> be a lot lighter and easier to work with.
>
> /Hans
>

The version of PO7 I have (Win95) did come with OCI but did not include Pro*C. This was purchased directly from Oracle about 4 months ago.

Bob

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