[aclug-L] Re: Using SQL in a C program

[John Reinke <jmreinke@xxxxxxxxx>]

So, if I write a program in C that uses SQL, should I be able to use the
same code for Oracle via Pro C, and via another DBMS (MySQL or Postgres)
using its own precompiler? As long as I can work on my project at home and
don't have to make major changes to my code for Oracle, I don't mind using
multiple precompilers.

BTW, I've got cable modem access, but only 96MB. I probably don't have the
time or nerves for an Oracle install.

John

>That won't fly at all. Pro C is its own beasty only on the Oracle
>platform. Most SQL DBMS's have an embedding scheme, but they're all
>unique to that DBMS. You can download O8/O8i from Oracle. It's rather
>large, though, so do it "at work", i.e. on a T1 connection. I might be
>able to get you a CD copy if all else fails. You have to have 128mb
>memory and nerves of steel, as Oracle installs are the sequel to Dante's
>Inferno.
>
>Lars Von Dem Ast



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