Re: INFORMIX WISH LIST

In article <5o5429$gv8@cssun.mathcs.emory.edu>, MarkDenham@aol.com writes >Tim > >Glad to see that somebody is flying the flag. I agree with all of your >comments. > >Here is my $0.02 worth, some are just extensions of your ideas: > >1) Get 4GL suitably updated with a rich set of features and, decent support >for Windows clients....or provide a c/s tool that can compete effectively >with >the c/s tools out there....or better connectivity to the good tools C++, >Delphi, >Powerbuilder etc....I don't really care which. > >2) Provide an option for cumulative total for light scans.... > >3) Provide more information on the query profile (aka Set Explain) in the >SMI. > >4) Make people more aware of the informix certification program (this exists >in >the UK I think, don't know if it is anywhere else). Maintain a certified It is in the US only, I called Informix Uk sales at the start of this year and the response was....IT'S NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS COUNTRY.. AND YOU EXCEPT ME TO WAIT. I even considered taking my holiday in the USA but funds don't stretch that far.. >professionals list that individuals and companies can be listed on for a >small fee. >The list should include details of what the individuals/companies have been >certified >to do. The list should be freely available to any organisation that uses >informix. > >5) With new products, provide certification programs that include a copy of >the s/w >at the end of the course for all attendees. > >6) Provide low cost 2 user licences of the online engines for all PC based >O/S that >the company supports (SCO give their O/S away free to individuals). > >Mark -- David Williams