ODBC: Openlink, Intersolv or Informix?

Posted in 1998

Tony Marasco — Tue, 08 Dec 1998 15:51:12 -0500 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

We are currently looking at buying an ODBC pack for Online 5.x (to be upgraded to 7.x soon.) Currently I have a single- user license of Intersolv and other license from Crystal Info Server. We want the ODBC connectivity for new graphical applications (VB, Delphi, & Powerbuilder) and MS Office. I am under the impression that PB has its own drivers. My biggest dilemma is which product to buy. I like Intersolv's drivers as I have had no problems with it. I was told the Informix drivers are Intersolv's drivers. Openlink is getting attention because they claim it works on a Mac. It would be nice to find drivers that are cross-platform (PC and Mac). Does anyone have comments/suggestions on which path I should suggest? The boss (who has and loves his MAC) wants Openlink because of the Mac access. From what I saw we must run their server software, unless I misunderstood their docs. TIA! Any help is greatly appreciated!