Jeff Johnson wrote: > Based on all of your expert recommendations I have landed on PostGreSQL. > What am I missing? ;^) It was easy to install. It started up right away > as a service on Windows. It has what I can only describe as a "pretty" > administrative tool (pgAdmin III) which works not only intuitively, but > great. Admittedly, I have experience with MS SQL Server; but I find the > ease of use almost overwhelming. > > All of my serious MS SQL Server work is where corporate DBA's have > established the databases and tables. If it's set up, I have no problem. > > I have tried using MS SQL Server on my own systems and gave up. I even have > Enterprise Manager. It has been a constant battle and I will only connect > to someone else's MS SQL Server because I can't figure it out. > > The PostGreSQL help file and documentation is complete and accurate, too. > > Let me change my "What am I missing" to "What have I been missing out on". > > ...and by the way, Python is kind of the same way. It is easy to learn and > just works. > > Thank you for your input.
Jeff, you have to remember, it is in Microsoft's best interest to make it seem like everything has to be complicated and difficult to understand. After all, they have the most advanced user experience and the most powerful productivity applications, right? To develop Windows applications you certainly need to harness all the features of Microsoft Visual Studio and friends, and you'd better get certified too! Glad you found freedom to be rewarding! :) -- pkm ~ http://paulmcnett.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/dabo-users
