Re: Seeking insight from heavy lifters

From: Bruce Momjian <pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us>
To: John Wells <jb(at)sourceillustrated(dot)com>
Cc: pgsql-general(at)postgresql(dot)org
Subject: Re: Seeking insight from heavy lifters
Date: 2003-09-29 16:30:54
Message-ID: 200309291630.h8TGUtL27813@candle.pha.pa.us
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John Wells wrote:
> Bruce,
>
> A system called Progress, which is a 4GL/database combo I'm not really
> that familiar with.
>
> They're aware that Postgresql doesn't have a 4gl per se, but I think they
> view the savings they'll gain by switching to an open solution as well
> worth it.

OK, that helps. We have lots of folks moving from Progress. Just put
that in the subject line and I know you will get replies. Our database
probably can push more data than Progress, so they shouldn't worry,
though 800tps will need good hardware.

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