Re: the relational model of data objects *and* program objects

Anne & Lynn Wheeler wrote:
> the row&column model was quite useful abstraction simplification that
> also shows up in the uptake of spreadsheet technology ... and fits
> well with the prevalent paper-based orientation of the period.

Spreadsheets and even SQL DBMSs are very different beasts, as has been described over and over again in these pages, and relational is different yet. If you're placing spreadsheets, relational, and SQL all in the same category, then there's not much left to discuss, I suppose.

• erk