On Thursday 12 June 2008 22:53:08 jonathon wrote: > SQL Server is a Microsoft program.
No, not exclusively - that is what Microsoft would like you to believe. Hence their attempt to hijack the name. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SQL_Server The primary meaning is: <quote> Any database management system (DBMS) that implements the SQL query language </quote> That includes such programs as MySQL and PostgreSQL. The SQL query language is an ISO standard. "Microsoft SQL Server" is, of course, by Microsoft, but the requirements do not specify Microsoft, nor yet any other specific SQL server. Lisi P.S. What does "xan" mean? I have searched hard on- and off-line without success. Or are you like the Duchess's baby? --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
