Re: New-Era, how good is it?

In article <Pine.ULT.3.91.950623223321.16099A-100000@rac6.wam.umd.edu>, Pietrykowski <linmarie@wam.umd.edu> says: >I want your opinion on something. I think you should pick the tool >depending on what data base you are using. If you are using Informix you >should use NewEra. If you are going to use Sybase, the you should go >with Powerbuilder. If you are going with a PC based data base, I would >go with Delphi. Do you think you should use the tool that goes along >with the Data Base? > >Matt Absolutely not. What for? What would be the point? That's the whole reason Delphi, for example, in their C/S version, provides native links to Informix databases, so that the choice of database won't corner you into buying a particular front-end tool. I think you should pick the database tool, then find out what your development tool options are given your database choice. List the pros and cons of all your choices, and pick the one that looks best. Just because PowerBuilder is owned by Sybase doesn't mean it's necessarily the best front-end tool to use with Sybase databases. The database development world is much more open than it ever has been, and thank goodness we're not locked into buying the database and the front-end development tool from the same vendor anymore. I, for one, like the freedom of choice and encourage people to take advantage of it. Kendall Jackman Utah Department of Public Safety