In a previous message, Hans Forbrich wrote:
John Pettigrew wrote:
True - largely because I don't care :-)
But it does make a difference in the answer.
Not really - if something fulfils my needs, I am happy for recommendations whether it's based on SQL, Oracle or anything else. In this, I am entirely user-focused. I am happy to learn a new dbms in order to construct the db, because I'll have to do that whatever route I take. Once that's done, though, my day-to-day interaction with the system is at the level of forms and reports only, so these are my priority.
a) Database ......
However, Oracle does have a special database license called 'Oracle9i Personal'. This is a full version of Oracle, 100% compatible with the Standard and Enterprise versions - designed for developers but permitting single user deployment.
Oracle is rather expensive for my needs, even the Personal edition. I need few of the advanced features - just a relational dbms with decent reporting facilities and easy form entry. John -- John Pettigrew Headstrong Games john@headstrong-games.co.uk Fun : Strategy : Price http://www.headstrong-games.co.uk/ Board games that won't break the bank Valley of the Kings: ransack an ancient Egyptian tomb but beware of mummies!