[Info-vax] RDB Question

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 12/2/2018 5:45 PM, Richard Maher wrote:
> On 3/12/2018 12:06 am, Dave Froble wrote:
>> On 12/2/2018 9:42 AM, Bill Gunshannon wrote:
>>> On 12/1/18 10:48 PM, Dave Froble wrote:
>>>> On 12/1/2018 6:41 PM, Richard Maher wrote:
>>>>> Good to have if Oracle abandons VMS but that would be enough to 
>>>>> kill VMS
>>>>> on its own.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sounds like another who doesn't get out much.
>>>>
>>>> Richard, do you think everyone using VMS also uses Oracle?
>>>
>>> Uh, Dave, Oracle is also the sole provider for RDB.  If they
>>> abandon VMS RDB goes the way of the dodo, too.
>>>
>>
>> It's my assumption that Richard was not talking about Rdb.
>>
>> VMS is the only user of Rdb.  To stop providing it for VMS means to 
>> totally abandon the product.  Doesn't seem a wise move for what might 
>> be a profitable product.  Not claiming Larry is wise, but, he's wise 
>> enough to own an island in Hawaii.
>>
>> Regardless, I'll extend my question to Rdb.
>>
>> Does anyone think that everyone using VMS also uses Rdb?  Although, I 
>> will stipulate that all Rdb users also use VMS.
>>
>> Just saying, I think Richard has some tunnel vision.  He uses Oracle, 
>> therefore everyone must use Oracle.  It just ain't so.
> 
> What are the choices? ISAM, Ingres, MySQL, StartupSHark

If Oracle were to ditch VMS there are very few options left
for a current RDBMS.

Mark Berrymann's port of MariaDB.

Mimer if it still supports VMS.

Ingres if it is anywhere near current.

> Apart from Legacy ISAM apps, If I wanted to use a cheap DB I'd go the 
> LAMP way.

On Linux practically everything is available (excluding RDB). From
expensive Oracle DB to lots of free stuff.

Arne