Ed Leafe <> wrote: > On Dec 11, 2006, at 12:48 PM, John Weller wrote: > >> What is the cost? I am looking at a database for a client with >> probably 5 or 6 users. They are unlikely to need support above what >> I can provide. I've gone for MySQL because of the wealth of info >> available in Whil's book and this list - should I be looking at M$ >> SQL Server or PostGreSQL? > > If they are going to be using the database server in-house and not > creating distributable apps, or otherwise distributing the MySQL > code, then there is no cost. > > PostgreSQL (the correct spelling) is 100% zero-cost in all cases. MS > SQL is 100% high-code in all cases. MySQL is dual-licensed, under > either the GPL or a commercial license. If your usage complies with > the GPL license, there is no cost for MySQL. If you want to release a > non-GPL app, the commercial license can cost a few hundred dollars. > I'm not sure on the cost, as I haven't had a need to purchase any > licenses.
I'll go out on a limb and guess that high-code should have been high-cost in all cases. If so that is an incorrect statement. SQL Express is Free, and has some limitations like it's fore runner MSDE. The size of the database did double to 4 gig for free. There is also a "Free" version for Oracle as well as DB2. I was not aware of the PostgreSQL situation and would look to that as a starting point. Unfortunately you don't find that listed as a database for Hosted Servers frequently. You do find MySQL as well as M$ SQL. Stephen Russell DBA / .Net Developer Memphis TN 38115 901.246-0159 "Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. http://spaces.msn.com/members/srussell/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 12/9/2006 _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
