> -----Original Message----- > Sidebar to ms Anita's questions: > > We've lived through all of the quirks of the evolution of our > beloved MV database and programming language. It's second > nature to us. > > Virtually all of our techniques preceed those developed in > other databases and languages. Thus, we endeavor to learn the > new stuff after having success with MV. > > Hers is an opposite case. This begs the question if there is > an MV for Dummies or something to give the experienced non-MV > professional a quick start onto the obvious (to us) > differences between MV and the SQL-like world. (I use SQL as > the nominal 'other side of the fence' database).
I wish her and anyone else in her situation good luck. Eleven years ago I was in the same spot and there was precious little out there. I did come up with "Pick for Professionals" by Harvey Rodstein and "Advanced Pick" by Roger Bourdon. I doubt either one is still in print, but perhaps Amazon can chase down a used copy. I suppose the paucity of third-party materials on MV goes back to the marketing model, i.e. selling only through VARs. If it had ever been marketed directly to end-user shops, it probably wouldn't be the red-headed stepchild most of the industry I.T. considers it to be now. =========================================================== Norman Morgan <> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <> http://www.brake.com =========================================================== Why does mineral water that has trickled through mountains For centuries have a 'use by' date? =========================================================== ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
