Re: Is Interbase still thriving?


"Nick Hodges [TeamB]" <nickhodges@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>For me, Interbase's great strength is the pathetically minimal
>administration it requires.

Agreed. I have used it before. Microsoft's SQL Server has
minimal administration as well, though not as minimal as
Interbase. However, Yukon (SQL Server 2005) is supposed
to blend DBA / with Developer. In effect, minimizing
administration. Moreover, with more features (reporting
tools, OLAP (already in SQL Server 2000), into Yukon, it is
a no contest for Interbase. Even Oracle is afraid of Yukon.

The battle at the top: Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase,
Informix (swallowed by IBM)...
Winner: MS SQL Server

The battle in the middle: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebird,
Interbase, JDataStore,
IBM Cloudspace
Winner: MySQL

The battle on Desktop: MS Access, DBASE, Foxpro(?), ... and
a whole bunch others in obscurities.
Winner: MS Access

Overall Winner: Microsoft.

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>Gbenga Abimbola wrote:
>
>>
>> With the release of "Yukon," SQL Server 2005 with all its
>> features, and the open source:MySQL, Firebird
>> (a clone of Interbase), and PostgreSQL being free, does
>> Interbase stand the chance of surviving the onslaught?
>
>For me, Interbase's great strength is the pathetically minimal
>administration it requires.
>
>--
>Nick Hodges -- TeamB
>Lemanix Corporation -- http://www.lemanix.com
>Read my Blog -- http://www.lemanix.com/nick

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