> > My assumption is that (everything else equal) *nix on a PC > > server is a superior technology, more performant, more stable. > > > > Unfortunately one has to know a lot more low level tech stuff > > to get into the *nix game than is the case with windows, and > > therefore *nix on a PC will remain to a large extent in the > > domain of high-skill-set purists and tech elites, not the mass > > market.
On 30 Jul 2002 at 10:06, Gargoyle wrote: > For running a stable production database that a company can rely on, > those " high-skill-set purists and tech elitist a*holes" are still needed. ... Right, and that is why 10 of millions of people have *nix and IBM mainframes at home on their desktops to do word processing and email. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Eric D. Pierce 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).