[AccessD] MDBs vs SQL Server

2-FWIW

> I'd like to conduct a non-scientific poll to discover what you folks
> use. Please pick one of the numbers and respond to the list.
> 
> 1) I use SQL Server for all my data.  I wouldn't touch an MDB BE
> with a 10 foot pole. 2) I use SQL Server mostly, but will touch an
> MDB BE with a 10 foot pole, as long as I don't have to be
> responsible for the mess. 3) I have used SQL Server in at least one
> actual client system but my bread and butter is made with MDB BEs.
> 4) I am fascinated with the possibilities of SQL server, have looked
> at it, perhaps installed it at my office, but just don't have the
> call for it from my clients. 5) What's this here SQL Server thangie?
>  All my database BEs are done with MDBs. 6) I prefer to do my data
> stores in Excel spreadsheets, but if I must an MDB is at least
> within my grasp.  SQL Server is for them big boys n they won't talk
> to me.  I would still be using Borland's Reflex if I could get a
> copy - now THERE's a REAL MAN'S database!!!
> 
> Just pick a number and put it in the first line of your response.
> 
> As for me, I am a 4.  I have SQL Server installed in my office,
> moved my billing db to it in order to have a real live in use system
> using it, and have regretted it ever since.  In fact I yanked the
> data back out into an MDB last week after having to rebuild my
> system twice and then ending up with torn pages in my SQL Server
> database.
> 
> John W. Colby
> www.ColbyConsulting.com
> 
> 
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