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OpenEdit's Joel Halse believes that file based applications and not the database driven systems are the next evolution for information management. The below article is written by Joel Halse and explains his reasons for why he has reached this conclusion. Lets say you need to organize 2000 people on a football field. A relational database would create 2000 little boxes and make everyone stay in their little box. If someone needed to move around, they would first need to inform the administrator so that the administrator doesn't lose track of everyone. A file based system on the other hand would hand out a cell phone to everyone and tell them to have fun. If someone needs you, we'll give you a call. Just make sure you don't lose your cell phone. Beyond that, have a great day.

"While the misconception that a database is an absolute requirement for complex web applications may not be listed as the second most common error of the 21st century, it is a misconception that continues to go largely unchallenged." Complete Story Advertisement: