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From: eboneste@bbn.com (Liz Bonesteel)
Newsgroups: comp.databases
Subject: Seeking Informix Alternatives  (Re: a sql/4gl db package anyone ?)
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Date: 9 Apr 90 20:57:13 GMT
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This seems to be Request Week, so I'll join in.

We have been running an Informix database for the past five years.
Finding ourselves at a major redesign point, we have decided to
research possible alternatives.  We plan to run the system on a VAX
running Ultrix.  The system will have about 120 interactive users
(this number could grow), with as many as 40 actively within the
system at one time.

I spoke with a gentleman from Empress today who seemed to have
workable solutions to some of the security problems I have been unable
to solve using Informix, so I would be particularly interested in
hearing pros and cons on this outfit.  Others we are currently
considering are Oracle (although as half the development team I,
personally, would prefer a 4GL environment) and Ingres.  Any
information on these systems, good bad or indifferent, or any other
suggestions (including sticking with Informix) would be most welcome.

Thanks to all,

Liz
eboneste@bbn.com