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From: Keith Thompson <Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Lew Pitcher still around?
Date: Sat, 10 May 2025 17:26:11 -0700
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Lawrence D'Oliveiro <ldo@nz.invalid> writes:
> On Sat, 10 May 2025 15:38:10 -0000 (UTC), Lars Poulsen wrote:
>> "Database" meant a collection of data.
>
> Still does.

As you know, "database" these days very commonly refers to a
collection of data stored in a *relational* database of some sort,
or perhaps on one of several "NoSQL" formats.  It's worth making
the distinction clear if you're talking about data stored in some
other form.

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Keith Thompson (The_Other_Keith) Keith.S.Thompson+u@gmail.com
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