On 27 Oct 2002 at 17:52, Nico Callewaert wrote:

> "Firebird is open source, it's a risky database, and you're
> depending on the goodwill of a few INTERNET PEOPLE who are
> developing the database. YOU SHOULD MIGRATE TO MS SQL SERVER".

If I were you, I'd say that "MS SQL is a good DBMS but completely
unsuitable for our purposes because of it's locking arhitecture, one
cursor per connect limitation and table-level triggers. Let alone
it's one-platform implementation, that is dangerous after all these
antimonopoly trials against MS." Very important thing: this speech
must be done with a self-confident look with cold blood.
If your firm isn't a very rich corporation, you could mention
Oracle as a good alternative, but don't forget also show it's prices
and requirements (both hardware and trained personnel). I heard that
good oracle admins are very well-paid persons...

SY, Dimitry Sibiryakov.