Re: Microsoft access verses postgresql

Juan Miguel wrote:
> kbd wrote:
>
>> I have many years experience with several database products: Foxbase,
>> FoxPro, MS SQL, Access, Postgresql, AS400 DB2. Compared to any of the
>> above Access is a toy. Case in point; in my office we have a product
>> which is "multi-user" based upon Access. When the users, there are
>> only four of them, start pumping data into the database all at once,
>> the product fails. We then contact the vendor then replies with a
>> TechNet article from M$ which explains that Access should not be used
>> as a multi-user database.
>>
>> Also, take note many many projects start as just a simple little job
>> and then take on a life of their own.
>>
>> Oh what about security and user management. And what about backups.
>> Who is going to hang around until all the users are finished to backup
>> the database?
>>
>> Considering Postgresql is free and actually works. There is no
>> decision.
>>
>>
> First, sorry about my bad command in english.

Not a problem, it's better then some who use it natively..

> Ok. This is true, but there is a problem when you are developing an
> aplication that must be easy to install,
> because the person who will probably install the system is a PC user,
> not a Software Ingenier neither a DB Admin.

I understand what you are saying, but I would submit that convenience is
never a substitute for data integrity.

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