-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 02/01/07 12:16, Angelo Bertolli wrote: > I've been debating whether or not to make a comment on this discussion, > but it finally got to me. I think you're being way too hard on MySQL > considering the fact that this question originated from the idea of > using a database backend for OpenOffice.org. Yeah, I didn't like "MySQL > is definitely your best choice" kind of answer with no clear indication > as to why MySQL is a better choice in this case, so I'll give a couple > of reasons: > > (1) MySQL is shown to be faster in a single-user environment than > Postgres, especially with complicated SELECT statements > > (2) MySQL is a shorter learning curve for new users
I think MSFT used to use those same arguments about why people should use Windows [snip] > think anyone who only knows MySQL really needs to start getting into > Postgres if they ever intend on making a large database. Bad habits ingrained now are bad habits that you carry with you for a long time. Start with good habits now and you're better for it always. The PostgreSQL Novice list welcomes questions like those from OP. http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-novice/ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFFwkIaS9HxQb37XmcRAsy5AJ4keWzAP3olwHpbvyLczZxfmaiU+gCg2Pjr AyElwbG+BVwpYAJJJKDHNOI= =7u3q -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
