Ed,
>> Because its designed for true multi-user deployments ... 'hundreds of users'.
> AFAIK, SQLite could do this
Not safely under Windows OSs.
>> I'm don't know. I'm hoping to find out! :) One possibility is that it
>> provides a growth path for seamlessly distributing data 'packages' (eg
>> SQLite database files) across many usage scenarios (single user/local,
>> multi-user server, multiple OS's).
> Postgres can do all that.
Agreed. But my understanding is that PostgrSQL is an invasive install
that requires admin rights. SQLite can be used 'copy and go' in locked
down desktop/server environments typically found in most businesses.
>> I'm assuming there is some rational reason that the RealBasic company
>> purchased the SQLabs.net version of this product?
> So that they have something else to sell?
>
> REALBasic appeals to companies that want to be free of the Microsoft
> world, but like the warm fuzzies of paying for software, believing
> that it will ensure them support. Fortunately REAL Software is a
> pretty responsible company.
Makes sense.
Thanks for your feedback,
Malcolm
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