[AccessD] "Faked" replication

Hi Susan

Oh, you are about to confuse me ...

Steve talked about collecting data from 15 locations.
You wrote about "uniqueness across many systems"
And MS is quoted for suggesting that "GUID datatype is definitely the
way to go" in such a situation.

Then you conclude:

>> > Microsoft recommends that you not use GUID's as primary keys ..

How does that match?

/gustav


>> Ehh, Susan ... aren't you (re)reading your own articles too fast:
>>
>> <quote>
>>
>> Microsoft discourages the use of GUID as a primary key, but that's
>> because most people don't really need universal uniqueness. When
>> uniqueness across many systems is vital, however, the GUID datatype is
>> definitely the way to go. Just remember that you pay a price in
>> performance.
>>
>> </quote>
>>
>> Isn't "across many systems" exactly the situation of Steve?

> =============I don't really understand your question? Do you think the
> statement is wrong? FWIW, I'm not suggesting the article solves anyone's
> problem. Just linking because it discusses the subject. Arthur may pipe in
> here later.

>> /gustav
>>
>> PS: Nice picture of you and your mother!

> =============Thanks. :) Remember the pic of Ann Landers that was a bazillion
> years old? Well, she's not the only one that can pull that trick. BTW,
> that's actually my granddaughter. :)

Perfect! Do I feel lucky?

/gustav