Thanks to all for the answers. To summarize: DBD::Oracle generally preferable for cross-platform portability and performance, but for some specific issues (like inter-database portability) DBD::ODBC may be necessary.
Much appreciated folks, Paul On Wed, 22 Jan 2003, Steve Haslam wrote: > > I am confused on which DBD to choose, though. Should I use DBD::ODBC or > > DBD::Oracle? I can set up ODBC DSNs on each computer without much problem > > so both are equally convenient. But is there any other reason or criteria > > I can use to make this choice, perhaps based on performance or stability? > > The way I've heard it is: always always use the native Oracle libraries as > much as possible, avoid using ODBC for Oracle. So stick with dbi:Oracle:*. > > SRH > > > Please note that: > > 1. This e-mail may constitute privileged information. If you are not the intended >recipient, you have received this confidential email and any attachments transmitted >with it in error and you must not disclose, copy, circulate or in any other way use >or rely on this information. > 2. E-mails to and from the company are monitored for operational reasons and in >accordance with lawful business practices. > 3. The contents of this email are those of the individual and do not necessarily >represent the views of the company. > 4. The company does not conclude contracts by email and all negotiations are subject >to contract. > 5. The company accepts no responsibility once an e-mail and any attachments is sent. > > http://www.activis.com > > > > > This annotation was added by the e-scan service. > http://www.activis.com > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > This message has been checked for all known viruses by e:)scan. > For further information please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
