RE: Need HELP choosing Database

On Friday, May 10, 1996, jmitch@teleport.com wrote... > Help!! I'm researching relational database systems to convert to. We presently are on a mainframe using key file structures. I > want to move off of the mainframe and onto a PC based network (looking at the IBM RSC/6000 as a server) but cannot decide > on what database to convert to. > > We presently write all our own aplications in COBOL and looking to use Visual Basic and/or Visual C++ for the applications on > the new platform. > > I appreciate any insight on the database to use, on the IBM RSC/6000 system I am looking to use, and/or the programming > compilers I plan on switching to. > > OH....some information on our company and our apllications. We are a national manufacturing company with four sites. Main > applications are Direct Order Entry, Inventory Control/Tracking, Accounting (AR, AP, GL), and Billing. There are approximately > 50-75 users with 3 remote sites on lease lines connected to system. I am on a very tight budget and need to keep cost down. > > Thanks in advance......JMV > Because of the new pricing structures, I would strongly recommend you look at DB2. We are using Informix now because its good c/s support and general price/performance features but for larger user base it can get pretty expensive.