Re: [HACKERS] More PostgreSQL+CORBA

On Sat, 14 Nov 1998, The Hermit Hacker wrote:

>     For instance, I already have MICO installed because of
> koffice...I'd prefer not to have to install *another* one because I want
> to use it for PostgreSQL.

If I may, I'd like to put in a plug for ORBit.  DISCLAIMER: I am the
GNOME FAQ maintainer.

The GNOME project abandoned MICO and began the ORBit project for two
main reasons: MICO is a memory hog, and MICO is pretty deeply C++-only.
We took a serious look at fixing these problems with MICO, but could not
see a way to solve them.  (I think that some of it had to do with MICO's
dependence on C++ templates, but I am not sure.  I only know of this
evaluation second-hand.)

The ORBit developers intend on ORBit being fast, compliant, and
multi-lingual.  They are right now working on C++ support so that our
KDE brothers can make use of ORBit and help us develop it.

Again, I am a GNOME partisan, but I really do think that ORBit is a
good choice and a reliable long-term investment.  I encourage the
PostgreSQL developers to consider it.

BTW, I've recently joined the hackers list.  I've used PostgreSQL for
over a year and just began another project using it.  I'll mostly be
lurking, but if I can be of help to any of you, then please feel free
to call on me.

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