Re: embedded/"serverless" (Re: serverless postgresql)

Chris Ochs wrote:
> I still have to respectfully disagree.  Postgresql is IMO just the wrong
> software for the job, and given that there are still a number of really
> important things that postgresql lacks, it should concentrate on those.    I
> am not against it however for technical reasons, because those things can
> always be overcome.  I just wouldn't want postgresql to start branching out
> in different directions at this point, it makes no sense if the project
> wants to keep focused and one day become comparable side by side to oracle.
> IMO that should be it's main goal, and embedded functionality would be a
> detour that has more chances of doing harm then good.

I believe the basic mission of Postgres will stay the same [for a long
time]: providing a 1) reliable database; 2) with advanced; 3) and
standard compliant features.

However, venturing into win32 world _will_ generate demands like
embedded and other desktop app-oriented features since I expect that's
what many people will using Postgres for in win32 (currently people are
using IB/FB for this and not MySQL/Postgre; MySQL's embedded version is
GPL/commercial). And we all know it's all a matter of what itches the
developers the most. If enough people are bugging them about something,
they will do it... :-)

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dave