You may be shocked to realize that I disagree. While conforming to the exact definition of an RDBMS doesn't require one to be ACID compliant, it is assumed that ACID compliance is a standard feature of a database. If you want to debate on definitions then surely I would lose. However, if you take a look at the expectations of database customers, you will see that ACID compliance is assumed. Thus, any RDBMS that isn't ACID compliant should be pointed out as such to keep people from finding out the hardware.
If you want to talk theory a little then you might look at what functionality differentiates a database from a file system. You might be surprised to learn that MySQL is closer to a SQL front-ended file system than the traditional idea of a database. Again, ACID compliance being the main difference. For those interested in history, you might check out MySQL's roots. Again you will see that MySQL started out as a really complex file system that is slowly making its way towards that of a traditional database. Matt Liotta President & CEO Montara Software, Inc. http://www.montarasoftware.com/ V: 415-577-8070 F: 415-341-8906 P: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Dave Watts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 11:21 PM > To: CF-Talk > Subject: RE: Access on CFMX Linux? > > > Generally speaking, nothing should be referred to as a > > database unless it is ACID compliant. > > That seems like an awfully stringent definition. How do you justify that > restriction on a common term of art which generally is interpreted pretty > broadly? There are lots of databases that aren't adequate for handling > transactions, but that doesn't mean they're not databases. They might not > be > GOOD databases, but that's another thing entirely. > > Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software > http://www.figleaf.com/ > voice: (202) 797-5496 > fax: (202) 797-5444 > ______________________________________________________________________ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
