[Lias] New List Member

[Michael Hall]

Generally speaking, MySQL is faster and simpler but PostgreSQL has more
advanced features like transactions.

Michael 


On Sun, 2 Dec 2001, Celestial Wizard wrote:

> Not wanting to start a database war, but what are the comparative benefits
> of one system over another?
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
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> 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Hall" <admin at openlearningcommunity.org>
> To: "Arjen G. Lentz" <arjen at mysql.com>
> Cc: "LIAS List" <lias at lists.linux.org.au>
> Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 12:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [Lias] New List Member
> 
> 
> >
> > Even though I've only just joined myself, welcome to the list.
> >
> > MySQL is a great product, I use it all the time (I am starting to learn a
> > bit about PostgreSQL too).
> >
> > Michael
> >
> > On Sun, 2 Dec 2001, Arjen G. Lentz wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Michael,
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Michael Hall" <admin at openlearningcommunity.org>
> > >
> > > > Interests: PHP/MySQL/PostgreSQL programming and web-based
> > > > networking. I am building four web applications for schools at the
> > > > moment, three of which are being used or trialled in Alice Springs
> > > > schools at the moment (groupware, online student news, and online
> > > > website project builder ... online reporting coming soon).
> > > > [...]
> > > > News: All 180 schools in the NT have just had RH Linux LAN servers and
> > > > Linux-based routers installed, along with Win98 clients running Star
> > > > Office and Squirrel Mail (open source PHP email app).
> > >
> > > Sounds excellent!
> > > I'm new here too, so just saying hi to everybody!
> > >
> > > I actually work for MySQL AB, the company that develops MySQL. I hope to
> learn
> > > some more about how MySQL is being used in Australia, and maybe I can be
> of
> > > assistance here when it comes to MySQL/database questions....
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Arjen.
> > >
> > > --
> > > MySQL Training Worldwide, http://www.mysql.com/training/
> > >    __  ___     ___ ____  __
> > >   /  |/  /_ __/ __/ __ \/ /    Mr. Arjen G. Lentz <arjen at mysql.com>
> > >  / /|_/ / // /\ \/ /_/ / /__   MySQL AB, Technical Writer, Trainer
> > > /_/  /_/\_, /___/\___\_\___/   Brisbane, QLD Australia
> > >        <___/   www.mysql.com
> > >
> > >
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