Re: [GENERAL] Interbase replacement

> Hi,
> 
> We use Postgresql, but we also use Interbase. However, at present there
> is a question mark over the future of Interbase (the top people have all
> resigned and we do not yet know what inprise will do with the product,
> there are rumours it will be dropped).
> 
> Many users of Interbase are currently looking at alternatives.  Of these
> Postgresql is in many ways one of the best options.  It lacks only a few
> things
> 
> critical (at least for some)
> - support for Windows 9x

This is a huge leap for us.  Only if cgywin can be ported to it.  That's
the only way we got to NT.

> - transaction log with roll forward from backups

That will be in 7.1, due in 6 months.

> 
> desireable
> - stored procedures 

Have it.

> - relational integrity via foreign keys

That will be in 7.0, due in a few months.

> 
> Would it be possible to find ways to pay postgresql developers to add
> these things? We would be very happy to pay several $1000 for these and
> it might be possible to find others from the Interbase community.

Money always helps, but we already have most of what you need coming.

> I know that we have discussed Win 9x before and that there are technical
> issues. I am hoping that with funds ways around these could be found.

Win 9x seems like a HUGE leap for us.  Where is cgywin on that?

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