> > We've requested a database from different companies, and specifically > > said we wanted MySQL or PostgreSQL because of the open source angle > > and we're a library. > > One company offered MS SQL as the platform and said that they can later on > > port it to MySQL. For this they wanted 18 000 euro. Now, what I want to > know > > is, how easy is it to port a (fairly complicated) database from MS SQL to > > MySQL? It can't be work worth 18 000 euro, now can it?
Looking at it strictly from your point of view, I can think of only two reasons to accept the bid. 1) The price is so much lower than any other bid that it is worth the aggravation of installing the system and going through the shake-down period, and then re-installing a different version of the system and going through another shake-down period. 2) You need the system NOW, and the bidder has an SQL Server system already developed that will fit your needs and can be installed immediately. It doesn't sound like either of these two conditions describe your situation. Bob Hall --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
