Re: Advice on picking a database (Oracle, Sybase, Informix, SQL Server

In article <330CF4F9.577D@comdyn.com.au>, Anthony Mandic <no_spam@comdyn.com.au> writes >Matt Larson wrote: >> >> I need some advice on the benefits and drawbacks of Oracle, Sybase, >> Informix, and MS Sql Server. I would also like to know if anyone knows >> of a guide that details which to choose in certain situations, etc. > > Here's my guide - > > Oracle has 1 word, 6 letters, 3 syllables and starts and ends > with a vowel. > Sybase has 1 word, 6 letters, 2 syllables, starts with a > consonant and ends with a vowel. > Informix has 1 word, 8 letters, 3 syllables, starts with a > vowel and ends in a consonant. > MS SQL Server has 3 words, too many syllables and every word > starts and ends with a consonant. > > So, in summary, Sybase appears to be the word of choice. I > would recommend using it in all situations. I would only > recommend Oracle and Informix as words to be used in > certain situations and MS SQL Server should only be used > during extenuating circumstances. > >-am Informix has the most letters, hence you get more for your money. It starts with a vowel and ends in the constanant same as the English language...trust Sybase to get it ar*e about face... -- David Williams