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[bogeyman]

Must admit I'd be thinking z/OS + DB2 for something that big and mission critical but this Vaughan-Nichols bloke is talking guff of the highest order.

Much as I like MySQL for noddy web backends, I don't think anyone who knows squat about MySQL would seriously recommend it for that kind of project.

And what's wrong with Server 2003 exactly? Solid as a rock in my experience.

 

[snaw]

And what's wrong with Server 2003 exactly? Solid as a rock in my experience.

I suspect the Microsoft connection bit is what he objects to. Sure if it was open source he be creaming his pants all over it.

 

[VectraMan]

What's the open source equivalent to SQL Server?

I'm suprised nobody has suggested using a Mac yet.

 

[bogeyman]

What's the open source equivalent to SQL Server?

I'm suprised nobody has suggested using a Mac yet.

ScooterScot and CowboyBob are not on the board today. I think they must be cranking one out over the new iPod announcement.