What is the difference between MIDAS and Microsofts Remote Data Services (RDS)?
RDS functionality was modeled after MIDAS resulting in some similarities between the two. However, MIDAS provides many features not found in RDS. RDS was designed only to be a web-based client for data access and can’t be used for stand-alone applications, where as MIDAS is browser independent. RDS also dictates the use of Internet Explorer 4. MIDAS provides data constraints, data aware controls, support for heterogeneous networks, master-detail support, robust conflict resolution, and support for business rules on the middle tier, all of which can not be found in RDS. These MIDAS features allow you to be more responsive to your changing business needs. Develop robust, flexible, rapidly evolving thin client multi-tier applications with a minimum of time and code.
