Re: PostgreSQL & Object Oriented

From: Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us>
To: Devrim GUNDUZ <devrim(at)oper(dot)metu(dot)edu(dot)tr>
Cc: PostgreSQL Mailing Lists-General <pgsql-general(at)postgresql(dot)org>
Subject: Re: PostgreSQL & Object Oriented
Date: 2001-12-15 17:59:18
Message-ID: 200112151759.fBFHxIH09072@candle.pha.pa.us
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> Hi,
> "PostgreSQL is a sophisticated Object-Relational DBMS, supporting almost
> all SQL constructs, including subselects, transactions, and user-defined
> types and functions. It is the most advanced open-source database
> available anywhere. Commercial Support is also available."
>
> is written on main page...
>
> Object Oriented Database -> ok
> RDBMS -> ok
>
> but what is Object-Relational ? Could someone explain it please?

Uh, it is relational, with object extensions.

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