> So this article about the new CPU chips characterizes types > of users. One is called The Engineer. His Profession is > database guru and his favorite apps are (get this) FoxPro, > DB2, SQL Server.
> Please note, they did *not* mention VISUAL FoxPro. Is DB2 > still around? And truthfully, how many copies of SQL Server > are shipping now that the open source products are maturing? > Talk about being out-of-date. I'd take every mention as a good thing! Yes, DB2 is still around. I never got into it myself, but it's a big deal in IBM-Land. There is a PC version too, but I'd guess it's used mostly for developing and testing. After all, with VFP available for PC's, who would want to use DB2? <g> > HALinNY > > P.S. PC Magazine recently changed its format from "stodgy" > to "radical kewl." More emphasis on gaming and auto > electronics, less on computers. Looking into portables this afternoon for my daughter, I noticed that the ads don't seem to talk much about processor speed anymore. Another shift? Bill > IMHO there is one word to > describe it and it's not fit to print in mixed company. _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
