Re: DATABASE QUESTION ! ! ! ! ! !

Posted in 2003

Steve — Wed, 4 Jun 2003 09:00:02 -0700 — source: Usenet: comp.databases.informix

"Dan Guzman" <danguzman@nospam-earthlink.net> wrote in message news:f4mDa.30365$rO.2808324@newsread1.prod.itd.earthlink.net... : Paradox is a file server based database so it's probably not appropriate : if you want 'something better' than Access. I don't have any first hand : experience with MySQL so I can't comment on that one. : : Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and Sybase are all good client-server DBMSs : and can easily handle your needs. The best choice is fairly subjective : and you can search Google to find may flame wars on the subject. : : In my experience, Microsoft SQL Server is the easiest to use and : performs very well. I have to admit I'm somewhat biased, though. I : suggest you download the eval versions of the databases and kick the : tires. : : -- : Hope this helps. : : Dan Guzman : SQL Server MVP (and bucking for) Least Valued Cross-Poster on Usenet ! Prune the ng list BEFORE you post !!!