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→Sqlite: Multiple applications able to access sqlite is a disadvantage. See Devmo pages.
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* The file format is the worst format I have ever seen!! | * The file format is the worst format I have ever seen!! | ||
* Many people have tried to develop tools to deal with the format and have given up in frustration | * Many people have tried to develop tools to deal with the format and have given up in frustration | ||
* No standard way for other applications to access the data | * No standard way for other applications to access the data | ||
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* Database locking already in place (?) | * Database locking already in place (?) | ||
* Follows the [[Mozilla2:Unified Storage]] suggestions | * Follows the [[Mozilla2:Unified Storage]] suggestions | ||
Possible Advantage (though currently a major disadvantage): | |||
* Standard set of tools and binds exist so that it can be accessed by other applications | * Standard set of tools and binds exist so that it can be accessed by other applications | ||
See [http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Storage#How_to_corrupt_your_database http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Storage#How_to_corrupt_your_database] for more info | |||
Disadvantages | Disadvantages | ||