Hello everybody out there, does anybody of you have experience with PostgreSQL 7.1 and ORACLE 8.x running simultaneously on the same server (Linux: Kernel 2.2.16), and could they be connected in any way to share some data ? As a beginner in client-server achitectured databases ( I only have a couple of years experience in programming PARADOX & ACCES databases), I also have the question, where are the main differences - except there is an open source software on the one hand and a commercial on the other - between these two databases? What does make ORACLE to be the first choice ? Under what kind of circumstances could be PostgreSQL the first choice ? After all: What are the main missing functions in PostgreSQL to put it to the same level as ORACLE - or does it still be ? If not: Will there be a chance in the near future, that I can supersede an ORACLE- database with a PostgreSQL one, under any circumstances ? I really don't want to start a database flame; all I want to get is a general overview based upon your experience - and yes, I have read the manuals allready, but maybe not everything in detail :-). Thank´s for care and for helping me along Kind regards Axel "In a world without walls and fences, who needs windows and gates?" ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 1: subscribe and unsubscribe commands go to [EMAIL PROTECTED]