Drew Wutka
DWUTKA at marlow.com
Tue Dec 23 12:05:46 CST 2003
3 With an addendum. I would use SQL Server more often if I was in more situations that required it. Sorta like cars. I used to have a pickup, cause I hauled stuff here and there. Now I have a car. When I need a truck, I rent or borrow one. I don't drive a truck all over the place, just because once in a blue moon it would be nice to be able to haul stuff. Know what I mean? Drew -----Original Message----- From: John W. Colby [mailto:jcolby at colbyconsulting.com] Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 7:23 PM To: AccessD Subject: [AccessD] MDBs vs SQL Server 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 _______________________________________________ AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com