Re: Comparative between DB2, Informix and Oracle

Mark T wrote: > Serge Rielau wrote: > > >>Once you are on EGL (still with IDS (!)), you are in a position to > > move > >>to DB2 without having to worry about that part any more. >> >>Going to DB2 will you also won't have to worry about incompatible >>isolation levels which may require rewriting your app logic. > > OK - now you have confused me. Why would anyone currently on Informix > move to DB2 ? Whats the value proposition, Serge ? > Hmm, wasn't there a recent Oracle financial report where some CEO complained that support should be more expensive for Oracle? Seems a good reason to stick with IBM if you ask me ;-) Stick with IBM is not equal to migrating to DB2. Cheers Serge -- Serge Rielau DB2 SQL Compiler Development IBM Toronto Lab