[Info-vax] Oracle on VMS

[Bill Gunshannon]

On 11/21/16 12:46 PM, David Froble wrote:
> Bill Gunshannon wrote:
>> On 11/20/16 11:12 PM, David Froble wrote:
>>> Bill Gunshannon wrote:
>>>> On 11/19/16 10:26 PM, Arne Vajhøj wrote:
>>>>> On 11/19/2016 4:40 PM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
>>>>>> Might be worth a look.  Just so people understand where I am coming
>>>>>> from, I am not really interested in either of the databases but I am
>>>>>> interested in how embedded SQL is implemented on the commercial DBs
>>>>>> because I am trying to look into implementing it for open source DBs
>>>>>> and GnuCOBOL.
>>>>>
>>>>> That sounds like a very interesting project.
>>>>
>>>> Gotta do something to keep me busy.
>>>
>>> Build an airplane
>>
>> Why would I do that when I already know the FAA will not let me fly?
>>
>> bill
>>
>
> Without getting into why the FAA will not let you fly,

Uncontrolable high blood pressure.

>                                                        I can answer that
> by "build an Ultralight Vehicle",

You originally said "an airplane", I, and I am sure most others, don't
consider them synonymous.

>                                    no license required, no hassles from
> the FAA.

But being scared of heights pretty much eliminates the ability to
operate something like that.  I can't hang-glide either.

>
> Also, the FAA can grant a pilot license.  That has little to do with
> actual flying.  Haven't seen any licenses issued to birds.  Do you
> always follow all the rules?

I am much more cautious in my old age.  I can really not afford to tilt
at windmills.  Especially when the windmills have infinitely deep
pockets and I don't.

bill