Re: Free alternatives to SQL Server

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Hi,

There are a few free databases that can be used with .NET, like MySQL, PostgreSQL and Firebird (and others?). I would like to know which one you would prefer, and why.

It would be a pre if the SQL syntax would resemble SQL Server's syntax because I'm already a bit familiar with that. The database should support stored procedures, triggers and transactions. I know MySQL supports stored procedures in 5.0 (beta). The database has to support Windows OS, but the ones I mentioned all do.

Also I would like to know more about the quality of the available .NET data providers (free and commercial) for these databases.

I guess these questions have been asked before, so in that case links to those discussions, FAQ's or websites are also welcome.

Kind regards,

George

AFAIK MySQL is free for personal use, commercial use needs a paid license (albeit it cheaper than MS).

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