I don't think that this is a new idea. Back in 1979 I worked with a DBMS that used essentially this method. It was very flexible but limited in size since it had to be "in core" (cached in our terminology) in order to perform all the joins that it needed with any response time.
"Lisa R. Clary" <lisa To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L @cog.ufl.edu> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent by: root cc: Subject: RE: Database Normalization-Outdated? 05/01/2002 09:53 AM Please respond to ORACLE-L Just wanted to extend my appreciation for all of your responses to this topic. I liked the fact that even though overall, it was obvious old school still holds, that many of you were able to show that it could be advantageous in certain circumstances (not ours). This will make it much easier to discuss the issue with the consultant without totally bashing the idea--maybe even changing the model to a hybrid (if I am lucky). I am always interested in hearing more on this if anyone else cares to share experiences--the more fuel, the better. Thanks again! lc -- Lisa R. Clary Children's Oncology Group Data Center 104 N. Main Street, Suite 600 Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 392-5198 x 312 (352) 392-8162 (fax) -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Lisa R. Clary INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Thomas Day INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).