Re: Informix vs SQLServer for Web App's

Alan Koch wrote: [SNIP] > Microsoft is definately in the market for the long-haul. > Yes, Bill Gates wants to control the world! > On the other hand, Informix has a long history, their newest products look > good, and Informix also runs on UNIX (which might be a plus in the future). > Look at this. NT means not there when it comes to networking and security. Anyone who would put NT on an internet application is nuts! But, there used to be a compelling factor: cost. THis is nolonger true when you look at the cost of the NT OS (See Information Week.) Also the cost of SQL server! LINUX, is a cost effective option! Along with Apache as the server. (A blatant plug for LINUX! :-) But if you want a commercial solution, look at Solaris running on your already existing hardware! Yet I digress. You want to consider SQL server vs Informix? Informix is hands down superior! Offers way more opportunity for growth, and scalability. With JDBC/ODBC the connectivity to *any* back end RDBMS server can exist. Depending on the app, you have ODS,OWS,XPS,Universal/Illustra Server. But you already hit the nail on the head. Of course, what sort of answer did you expect when you posted to c.d.i! -Mikey -- #include <std_disclaimer.h> /* Mike Segel (MS385) */ #include <No_Spam.h> #ifdef OFFENDED_BY_CONTENT The author takes no responsibility for this post. Any resemblence to a coherent rational thought is purely coincidence. -The Management. #endif ***************************** Due to AGIS's Refusal to Act Responsibly We are blocking all of their domains at the packet level. This block will exist until AGIS modifies their policies to conform to existing RFCs and net community standards. We encourage all ISPs and domain holders to do the same. *****************************