Re: Dreaming About Redesigning SQL

> > http://www.mcjones.org/System_R/SQL_Reunion_95/sqlr95-Prehisto.html
>> ... some conjecture that SQL was chosen as a TLA (three letter
> acronym) in competition with QBE (query by example) from YKT:

No, SQL was chosen because Sequel was already a trademarked name.
With regard to QBE, there was a famous comparison  test made in Building 28
between Sequel and QBE. The room had a note on the door reading
OK Corral. Lynn Wheeler's office was downstairs and perhaps 20 feet
away. Anyway there was no decision. But I think history has shown that
SQL won out over QBE
Jim Mehl