> There have been some comments from people who cannot imagine that a
> large database might be valid. That simply shows a lack of
> imagination. Here are examples.
Looking back at earlier parts of this conversation, I see no-one
contradicting the idea of large databases. CAD/CAM databases here are
already in the 100's of Mb, the multi Gb database is not far away.
Some people have commented that it is not necessary to put an entire
such dataset in one *FILE*. To suggest otherwise "simply shows a lack
of imagination". The alternatives are to split the dataset over
multiple files, or use a raw device.
Peter Lister [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Cranfield Institute of Technology, Voice: +44 234 754200 ext 2828
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