Re: PostgreSQL and Firebird comparison via digg

Tony Caduto escribió:
http://digg.com/software/PostgreSQL_8_2_vs_Firebird_1_5_for_Enterprise_Use

Old comparison. FB actual version is 2.0.3.

And BTW, that kind of comments on Compiled External Function (UDF) Support about firebird:

'Yes (C,C++,Delphi) Currently used to get around lack of built in functions.'

Show how imparcial is the comparison.

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