Kevin Barker <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Hi, I am working with an HP3000 shop running a 987 and have a client server >question. The company is looking to implmenent a new application using client >server technology and will be using Powerbuilder on the PC end. Data Access >will be done through a product called Netbase Client. >The debate is over the Database. They currently own Image & Image SQL. The >In-house guru says that this is not an acceptable solution and they need to buy >Allbase. He says that performance will suck using Image SQL. As Allbase is not >inexpensive, this could really put a crimp in the plans. I would really >appreciate any opinions, comments, etc. I am not involved in the project but >was asked to post as I am the only one w/Inet access. "It depends." (Heard that before?). Actually, depending on what type of data access you are planning on doing, you may have better performance than with Allbase. I would suggest contacting QUEST (the developers of Netbase Client). They will be able to take a look at what you are trying to accomplish. Thanks, Larry Boyd