There were several things we considered when choosing a database:
1) Our target market is not local to us, so we won't be able to get
on their computer and install or configure anything. They will need
to be able to have a drag and drop install.
2) Our target market end users are not 'computer people'
3) Our target market clients (< 10 users) will not have and IT person
on staff
4) Our target market are Mac users, and are *very* spoiled by the Mac
experience, so our software needs to flow with that
5) A benefit of using our software, as opposed to our 'competitors'
is a point and click/drag and drop install. Most of our competitors
apps require an on site visit to get their software installed and
working
6) Support for us: What happens if something goes very wrong, who do
we contact to get it fixed?
You need to evaluate your own needs before making a decision about
the database. I don't think you can directly compare Post and the
REALSQLServer because they are intended for different audiences.
But, to throw in my 2 cents:
Install Post and get it up and running, then install REALSQLServer.
Now imagine talking on the phone to a client 2000 miles away, who is
not a computer person, and getting Post set up. Argh.
RSQLS wins that one hands down.
Now imagine if something goes wrong with the database: I can pick up
the phone and call RS and say 'Geoff, the server is down, help'.
Postgres is well supported, but you can't really 'call' someone if
you need immediate help.
Pricing:
Post is 'free' - which is great. However, you give up direct support
of a product often times when it is free. I would rather pay for the
product and have direct line to Geoff's cell phone :-)
Lastly, the RSQLS and our development environment is made by the same
company: i think that will give us the ability to offer our clients
a more seamless experience.
Now, if I was producing and enterprise level app, had an IT
department etc, I would probably go with Post... Well, that's not
quite correct, I would actually recommend OpenBase for that situation.
- Jay
On Sep 5, 2006, at 10:04 AM, Joseph wrote:
I was pretty excited bout RSQLS until I saw the price. Now I'm
looking at
postGRE. Since you mentioned testing all the available free
options could
you specifically compare and contrast RSQLS with PGRE?
~joe
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jay
Wooten
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 7:33 AM
To: REALbasic NUG
Subject: Re: REALSQLServer feedback
We tested and worked with all of the available databases (free,
licensed or pay) and bang for the buck, it's the best solution in our
opinion.
The integration into RB is well supported and we like the idea that
our chosen development environment and database are created by the
same company - gives us a single point of contact for support.
Jay Wooten, President
Go Data Systems, Inc.
www.godatasystems.com
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