Very Computer

>> ...another advantage I've seen is the documentation! MySQL has its
functions
>> clearly documented on the mysql.com site; I not able to find detailed docs
>> for the pgsql functions anywhere on the postgresql site.

>When I read comments like this I have to question the motives since it's
>overly obvious you haven't even looked.   It could be in big bold red
>flashing text and you still wouldn't see it.

>Vince.
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> The documentation is not as detailed or organised for usage. But it is
> decent. Only sometimes you need to resort to real-life testing to see how
> things really work. I do like the real world practical info which the MySQL
> docs provide.

> There still isn't as much mention of limits and limitations of various
> things as I'd like.

> Overall it's better than a "textbook style" doc.

> In contrast: take a look at Oracle's installation manual for an example of
> how bad things can get ;). Compare it with a Oracle HOWTO.

> What a horrible chicken and egg scenario... you can't help with providing
> documentation until you have some deal of experience with something, but if
> you ask for better documentation to get that experience, you are told to
> write some. I understand the frustration, but at the same time, please
> understand the frustration of those trying to learn. Personally I find the
> documentation is more than adequate, but could always be improved. Hopefully
> I will learn enough at some point to be able to say that I'm ready to
> contribute... until then I'll be here feeding off the scraps of knowledge
> that are dribbled here and there...