Re: Please recommend me a DB!

In article <4mjt73$qa3@news3.digex.net>, walden@universe.digex.net (Bayard) wrote: >Is there a document available that compares and contrasts the different >packages available? I have to recommend a database for my work within a >week. The project at hand requires a linking, relational database to run >under os/2 or windows nt, preferably accessable by a large number of users >on a LAN. I'm not sure of the volume of the data involved. Easy of use >is a big plus. An accompanying programming language that works well is >also a plus. Are the programs like paradox, foxpro, and dbase for windows >pretty much all the same? when does a more powerful system like oracle or >sybase become necessary? > >Please email me any thoughts, it is greatly appreciated. Bayard, If you can get ahold of a copy, I reviewed 14 database development packages in the April 15th issue of Computer Reseller News. (CMP publications - they have a web site, and I'm sure you could order a back-issue). BTW, Visual dBASE got Editors' Choice (They picked it, but I agreed with their selection!) AAK [TeamB]