It is very difficult to interpret someone's intentions through their written
words in a newsgroup posting. No one was criticizing your choice of words.
We understand that some people when starting out think of whatever program
they use to interact with SQL Server as the "SQL Server Program". That is
not a problem.
However, you seemed to be assuming that we should know what YOU meant when
you said "SQL Server Program". Since there are multiple interfaces that
could be used, it was not obvious to those people trying to help you.
I interpreted you as being amazed that people here couldn't read your mind
and know what interface you were talking about when you said
"Of course it is. And everyone knew what I meant."
I was just pointing out that is not true. Everyone did NOT know what you
meant.
We're here to help, but we need enough details from you in order to help.
I hope we haven't scared you away. :-)
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HTH
Kalen Delaney, SQL Server MVP
www.InsideSQLServer.com http://sqlblog.com [quoted text, click to view] "Middletree" <middletree@hottttttttmail.com> wrote in message
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> On other newsgroups which deal with subjects that I am very knowledgeable
> on, the last thing I feel like doing is nitpicking a newbie's choice of
> words. If he needs help, I help him, especially if his choice of words,
> while incorrect, are reasonable. In this case being the "new users" group,
> it is very understandable if a poster refers to the Management Studio as
> SQL Server. While I don't know the program very well, I have seen no other
> way of getting into my database than starting the Management Studio, or by
> referring to Mixed Mode as Mixed Mode.
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