Re: Informix left standing

In article <34F43017.1768@bellsouth.net>, John Carlson <carlson1@bellsouth.net> writes >Came across an interesting article: > >http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/content/inwk/0505/283889.html > > >Oracle and Sybase are integrating tools and apps into their marketing >strategy. Informix is focusing on the database itself without tools or >apps. If you're looking for 'one-stop shopping', would you consider >Informix? > If you are at the top end and need the best possible engine?? Do you really think Oracle and Sybase can do better than the dedicated tool vendors like Microsoft and Borland who already have years of tools development behind them? >Just a few cents worth, before inflation and taxes > >John Carlson >Informix DBA >WH Smith, Inc > ><#include std_disclaimer.h> -- David Williams Maintainer of the Informix FAQ Primary site (Beta Version) http://www.smooth1.demon.co.uk Official site http://www.iiug.org/techinfo/faq/faq_top.html I see you standin', Standin' on your own, It's such a lonely place for you, For you to be If you need a shoulder, Or if you need a friend, I'll be here standing, Until the bitter end... So don't chastise me Or think I, I mean you harm... All I ever wanted Was for you To know that I care