[Asterisk-Users] OT: Best DB

[Chris Travers]

David Brodbeck wrote:

>This Postgres vs. MySQL business is ultimately just a religious debate, like
>PC vs. Mac, Ford vs. Chevy, or Kirk vs. Picard. 
>
With all due respect I disagree.  It is much more like a public policy 
debate.  There are those of us in any of the Oracle, DB2, or PostgreSQL 
camps who feel like the RDBMS should be responsible for maintaining data 
integrity, because we value our data.   The fact that I don't have a use 
for MySQL does not withstand everything else I say here.

FWIW, I don't consider MySQL to be an RDBMS.  I consider it to be a 
RDBSS (Relational Database Storage System).  It does not adequately 
provide features to Manage (i.e. the M in RDBMS) or Present your data to 
make it worthwhile where one needs an RDBMS.  That being said, it works 
well for certain types of applications which don't need these features 
nor worry as much about data integrity as an accountant might.

This is why, in the end, what you want to do with your data will 
determine your choice.  However, of the Free DB's, PostgreSQL will give 
you the most growth potential, while MySQL may give you the most 
ready-to-use-apps.  This last comment is entirely on-topic because it 
asks back:
What are your ultimate plans for the data?  Only then can you make a 
reasonable choice.

Best Wishes,
Chris Travers
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