Re: PostgreSQL a slow DB?

Mr. Momjian,
Congratulations on the new position at EnterpriseDB.

On 4/8/06, Bruce Momjian <pgman@candle.pha.pa.us > wrote:

ebcorder@rockwellcollins.com wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> I started using PostgreSQL\Postgis in January.    Lately I have been
> reading on the internet many rumblings about PostgreSQL being slower than
> MySQL/SQLLite etc etc.  Comparisons made were routine inserts , updates,
> and deletes.   Is any of this true?   If so,are there methods to speed
> things up?    I used the Explain Analyze command on portgesSQL it seemed
> fast although I have not run any other DB's.
> I know when comparison tests are performed they can be tilted on these
> internet sites.  But I see so many people declaring PostgreSQL to be the
> slowest I am thinking where there is smoke there's fire.

Lots of people still think Elvis is alive.  :-)

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