Thomas,

TS> I've found the following a valuable resource, when I wrote
TS> my diploma thesis some years ago:
TS> http://www.rpbourret.com/xml/XMLDatabaseProds.htm

TS> It seems to be up-to-date.

that's a good resource, thanks!

But my point is: will someone provide me with the tools I need
*without* having me leave the relational model? ;-) IBM's effort seem
to be headed in that direction, although I feel it's not enough.

Ciao
--
Nando Dessena
http://www.flamerobin.org