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Re:Can PostgreSQL pickup where MySQL left off? by pablospr on Monday August 29, 2011 @06:14AM (#2936629)
When you’re choosing a database, you’re making a long-term decision, because changing your mind later is difficult and expensive. You want to get it right the first time

Here's a comparison in a tabluar format http://database-management-systems.findthebest.com/compare/1...

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Re:Can PostgreSQL pickup where MySQL left off? by Halienja on Monday August 29, 2011 @07:11AM (#2936746)
that's a good comparison. We use MySQL and PostGre both in our organization and the deciding factor is mainly cost.
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Re:Can PostgreSQL pickup where MySQL left off? by masklinn on Monday August 29, 2011 @08:07AM (#2936861)
> PostGre

It has never been named "PostGre".

Its original name was Postgres, the current one is PostgreSQL with Postgres the accepted nickname.

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