>Donald
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>Actually Interbase isn't too bad. I'm serious. It has some very interesting features, like auto-notification of clients when values change and things like that. And its a nice C/S database that has allowed F/S-like features for years- features that SQL Server is only getting now.
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>All that is "wrong" with it is the risk of being from Inprise. Some companies may accept the risk of a development tool from an uncertain company as long as the precious database is secure.
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>But IMHO Inprise is on the up anyway. Their emphasis on open front-ends, excellent IDEs and strong middleware will soon return them to profitability.
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>Disclaimer: last time JR advised "buy Borland Shares", their value dropped alarmingly by several dollars almost immediately! <g>
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>Regards
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>JR

JR,

I have nothing against Interbase. I have used it and I still use Delphi, a lot. I just thought that the *scientific* analysis that was on that site had me ready to write that company and ask, "are you for real?"

It amazes me that folks have to step on a good thing just to make their *thing* look good. I actually know people like that.