Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Jason Fisher
Actually, I run SQL 2005 Express on my Vista box at home for dev work, and it's actually been fine. SQL Express has its own problems (what do you mean I can't move data with it??), but that's not a Vista issue. ~| Want to

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Jochem van Dieten
On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 5:19 AM, Don L wrote: Mysql, sql lite, h2, derby = no install sql lite is eliminated for it's not a dbms but a c library for a dbm.  of the remaining 3, which one is most compatiable with ms sql server 2005 syntax and feature-wise? PostgreSQL. Supports silent

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Don L
Actually, I run SQL 2005 Express on my Vista box at home for dev work, and it's actually been fine. SQL Express has its own problems (what do you mean I can't move data with it??), but that's not a Vista issue. Could you look up Windows Installer version from registry on your Vista box for

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Jason Fisher
Looks like it's still Vista SP1, Home Premium Edition. No clue what version of the Installer is in place. There are no entries in those keys that are specific to the installer itself, at least not on my OS. ~| Want to reach

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Don L
Looks like it's still Vista SP1, Home Premium Edition. No clue what version of the Installer is in place. There are no entries in those keys that are specific to the installer itself, at least not on my OS. Good to know, thanks. Those two registry branches are pretty standard for XP

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Don L
On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 5:19 AM, Don L wrote: Mysql, sql lite, h2, derby = no install sql lite is eliminated for it's not a dbms but a c library for a dbm.  of the remaining 3, which one is most compatiable with ms sql server 2005 syntax and feature-wise? PostgreSQL. Supports

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Emmit Larson
Out of curiosity, after all the problems you have had with MSSQL Express and all the alternatives that have been offered. Are you going to continue to use MSSQL Express? Or will you try using one of the alternatives? Best Regards. Emmit On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 6:27 PM, Don L do...@yahoo.com

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-12 Thread Don L
FYI, a) Project deadline is days away. One should probably not to change horse while crossing a river (of course another could argue should you really need to cross the river?) b) The randomly reported error may not accurately reflect sql server 2005 express sp3 installation success or

(ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-11 Thread Don L
I'd like to hear people's experience on this, my users/customers reported tons of problem with it while generally positive on XP. I don't have vista box myself, can't test it on my own. thks. ~| Want to reach the ColdFusion

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-11 Thread Gerald Guido
Mysql, sql lite, h2, derby = no install All of which have rich SQL dialects and are very capable. Problem solved! G! On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 9:47 PM, Don L do...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd like to hear people's experience on this, my users/customers reported tons of problem with it while

Re: (ot) sql server 2005 express sp3 installation onto vista os

2009-08-11 Thread Don L
sql lite is eliminated for it's not a dbms but a c library for a dbm. of the remaining 3, which one is most compatiable with ms sql server 2005 syntax and feature-wise? do they all support quiet installation? do h2 and derby support dll as well? how about creating datasource connection to