Re: Help selecting the right database.

Chris O'Riley <oriley@sky.net> wrote: >Can anyone help me determine the best database available for an >application that I am currently writing? >The database that I need must have the following features: >The database must run on Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms. >The database and application will be developed on Windows NT. >The database must support locking arbitrartion for client processes. >The database must be fast in response as well as developement time. >The database must be used in a multi-user environment. >It would be nice, but not necessary for the database server to service >all requests for reading on locked records. >Built in network communication support for the database would be a plus. >Please send me any information regarding which database would be the best >to serve my purpose. >Thanks in advance, >Chris O'Riley >Please respond to my e-mail. >oriley@sky.net There are many suitable databases for Windows NT, but not for Windows 95. To my knowlegde Gupta's SQLBase 6.0 and Sybase System 11 (The Watcom version) are the best choices for running efficently in a Windows environment.