I haven't really used either in-depth, but the features of PostrgeSQL http://advocacy.postgresql.org/advantages/ seem to be a lot closer to "Enterprise" than MySQL 4.x, IMHO. Then again, I'm an Oracle bigot -- for now. :)
Rich Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech Inc, Sussex, WI USA > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Rogers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2003 2:10 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > Subject: MySQL in the future? > > > WILL OPEN-SOURCE THREATEN ORACLE, IBM AND MS? | Internet News > How big of a threat are open-source databases to software giants like > Oracle, who hold most of the market and revenue share today? MySQL > could be the biggest challenger to Oracle, and even Microsoft and IBM > in the database market. MySQL is making inroads as a database > alternative for small businesses or departmentally inside larger > enterprises. Ultimately, the groundswell of support for MySQL could > propel it on a Linux-like course to stardom as companies look to > reduce TCO for databases. > > For the full details, click: > http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/2221901 > > Interesting article.... Is this the wave of the future for the small > consultant?? > > If the CEO is smart he will start a certification program and release > upgrades every 18 months. It keeps the revenue comming it. > Ron -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Jesse, Rich INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
