David, Jonathan, et al:
this is for low volume stuff but it is "perfectly" effective in preventing conflicts arising from race conditions while the random components avoid continuous synchronised failure.
FWIW, I have seen this (as FlexWare does it) running on multi-user super-micro computers supporting up to 15 workstations, and networks of 30 or more PCs. [I've also seen client/server networks of equal size and activity level perform noticeably faster.]
Still, when I was running the super-micro for Omega Performance Corp. (1984-86), a consultant who was a close friend of the Chairman of the Board contended that all input editing should be done off-line because no hardware/db combination on the market < $100K had the throughput to support online input checks at data entry. Once we descried what we were achieving with a $30K Stride/Flexware system, he was out the door and didn't come back.
Granted, 15-30 workstation systems might be considered "low volume" systems compared to airline reservation, banking, and major corporate accounting systems; but how many Revolutionists are targeting those markets?
Rob Cozens CCW, Serendipity Software Company "And I, which was two fooles, do so grow three; Who are a little wise, the best fooles bee." from "The Triple Foole" by John Donne (1572-1631) _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [email protected] Please visit this url to subscribe, unsubscribe and manage your subscription preferences: http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
