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Oracle and PostgreSQL Debate

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the warring-dbas dept.

Mark Brunelli writes DBAs are talking about the merits of the open source PostgreSQL database management system (DBMS) as compared to Oracle - and their opinions truly run the gamut. DBAs responding to the interview said they liked the low cost and ease of use of the open source database, while others said that Oracle's rich feature cannot be ignored. Still others talked about how well the two systems play together. According to one DBA, a gateway product from Oracle would be a welcome offering."

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  1. In other news... by adolfojp · · Score: 4, Funny

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  2. Re:Comparisons by Anonymous+Crowhead · · Score: 5, Funny

    How about a site that shows me objective views Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc. have to offer?

    Just go to that site that has the unbiased comparison of emacs vs vi (can't rembember the url), then click on the "Perl vs Ruby vs Python: An Ojective Analysis" link. On that page, there is a link to exactly what you are looking for (It's just under all the "Linux vs Microsoft: TCO" whitepapers.)

  3. Re:Oracle's rich feature? by bakes · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oracle's rich feature?

    You have to be rich to buy Oracle. That's the feature.

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