Cross platform scripting language and database

[Net Llama!]

On 12/14/03 17:33, David A. Bandel wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Dec 2003 17:00:52 -0800
> "Net Llama!" <netllama at linux-sxs.org> wrote:
>>>MySQL - a real database?  Not hardly.
>>>
>>>PostgreSQL, Informix, Oracle, others, are _real_ databases.  MySQL
>>>is a
>>
>>I consider oracle to be an overpriced BDSM tool.  ;)
> 
> 
> I assume BDSM is meant in the sexual context, in which case, I concur. 

most definitely.

> At least any admin who voluntarily takes on Oracle will not do it again
> after one upgrade cycle. (I need a Tee-shirt that says: Survivor: Oracle
> 7-8 upgrade).

I never had the pleasure of dealing with oracle 7.  My fun started with 
8i, and has persisted up through 9iR2.  All pain, all the time.

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