Re: Database options

From: Carl Rosenberger (carl_at_db4o.com)
Date: 02/25/04 

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:53:46 +0100

Ebbe Kristensen wrote:
> In order to learn a bit of C#, I am looking at developing a PC/Pocket
> PC application combo that will need a database of some sort. I want to
> be able synchronize the Pocket PC database with its PC counterpart. So
> far, I have found these options:
>
> - CE SQL server. I am not really keen on this as I would like the PC
> app to be a stand-alone app not needing an MS SQL server.
>
> - MS Access/Pocket Access using ADOCE from www.inthehand.com. I'll
> probably go with this one.
>
> XML is out as I need to do some queries that will be easy in SQL and
> fairly difficult without.
>
> What have I overlooked?

Hi Ebbe,

we supply an object database engine that allows you to store C#
(and VB) objects directly: db4o.

db4o is written in C#. It's available for the CompactFramework,
for Mono and of course for regular .NET.

Features include:
- ACID transactions
- S.O.D.A. object query interface
- Client/Server mode over TCP.
- Automatic class schema recognition and adoption

Our engine is very simple to use:
- Add db4o.dll to your project references.
- One method call stores any object.

A trial version of our current 2.8 release is available for
download from our website:
http://www.db4o.com

Enjoy!

Kind regards,
Carl 

-- 
Carl Rosenberger
db4o - database for objects - http://www.db4o.com

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