Hello Dawn,
I do not have any pros or cons regarding using Oracle as a database but
would like to make you aware of an application that will run on any
database. Metasoft is a product we have developed that is used specifically
for managing meta-data. The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Co-Labs
(www.adlnet.org) and DCI have signed an agreement to identify and work with
communities of interest across the federal government and the private sector
to define and demonstrate SCORM conformant registries and clearing houses.
The ADL Initiative is a collaborative effort between government, industry
and academia to establish a new distributed learning environment that
permits the interoperability of learning tools and course content on a
global scale.
I would like to discuss our solution at your convenience and can facilitate
on online demo.
Glenn
Glenn Shand
V.P., Strategic Alliances
Digital Concepts, Inc.
4000 N. Central Avenue, Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85012
www.digitalconcepts.com
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800.300.1495 ext 3320
602.200.0120 Direct 602-445-3320
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-----Original Message-----
From: Dawn Holland [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 3:01 AM
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Subject: Oracle
Hello,
I am part of a team working on a project called "MyOpenLibrary" which will
personalise library resources for students at course level. We have been
doing research into various databases which could be used to store the
metadata we will be creating to describe resources. As a result we intend
to use Oracle but would like feedback from other organisations who have used
Oracle for a similar purpose. Any feedback on the pros and cons would be
most welcome!
Many thanks
Dawn
Dawn Holland
MyOpenLibr@ry Metadata Project Officer
The Jennie Lee Library
The Open University
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Tel No: 01908 653305
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