| Title: | DEC Rdb against the World |
| Moderator: | HERON::GODFRIND |
| Created: | Fri Jun 12 1987 |
| Last Modified: | Thu Feb 23 1995 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1348 |
| Total number of notes: | 5438 |
I am in the process of preparing for a customer call where rbase
(from OMNI?) is being used on a Mac LAN. The customer is open to
considering new platforms, but have the following requirements:
- client/server environment with Macs providing end-user access
- new platform must be compatible with existing applications written
in rbase
In addition, Big O is our competition.
Questions:
I know that we can tell a great story about client/server computing
with an Rdb based server and tools such as SQL/Services, DECquery,
and Desktop ACMS providing client access. What can we tell them
about interoperability with rbase?
If the answer to the previous question is "nothing", what can Oracle
tell them?
Would it be a good idea to aggressively position our consulting
services for doing custom development of a tool that would facilitate
such interoperability? (At present, I don't have much of an
understanding of the customer's internal politics, budget,
etc. that might have a bearing on such a decision.)
Thanks for any info that you may be able to provide, since I have
not come across any note in related conferences that addresses this
particular issue.
ashim jaidka
LA Accounts Group
| T.R | Title | User | Personal Name | Date | Lines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 945.1 | RSVP program ? | SIERAS::NAKAPPAN | Thu Aug 01 1991 19:03 | 14 | |
Ashim,
I do not know anything about Rbase; but I think we should turn your
question around and ask Rbase (OMNI ?) vendor as to what their plans
are for supporting SQL Access standards ? If Rbase does not support
SQL Access, we can ask them about Mac Data Access Manager or Hypercard
interoperability. Better yet, we can tell them about Lotus 123, Dbase
IV, Paradox (all PC based databases) vendors having accomplished
interoperability with Rdb and suggest that they should get on the
RSVP program and do something to be competitive in the market place.
regards
Murli
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