Linux database system needed

BobS0327 · 06-11-2006, 07:37 AM

I'm in need of a Linux database system similiar to Windows Microsoft Access. I really don't need anything with a lot of "bells and whistles". I don't even need multiuser capability. Just a basic system capable of holding data in a variable structure format. Also, the Linux system should not require a commercial license since I'm not planning on publishing the application source code.

Thus, can anybody recommend a very basic, reliable Linux database system?

Thanx

**Salem** · 06-11-2006, 08:00 AM

http://www.mysql.com/

Mario F. · 06-11-2006, 08:23 AM

and look no further!

BobS0327 · 06-11-2006, 08:39 AM

Mario,

I'd love to use mySql but AFAIK, it requires a commercial license if the developer does not publish his/her source code. In my situation, I cannot publish my source because it's a commercial product being marketed by a third party. Being a really small shop, I can't afford to purchase much in the way of software. Gotta pay the mortgage and eat first.

Thanx

Bob

**laserlight** · 06-11-2006, 09:09 AM

If you really only need basic database features, then you should consider SQLite.

BobS0327 · 06-11-2006, 10:43 AM

SQLite looks like an excellent choice since it's totally free.

THANX!!!!

kermit · 06-11-2006, 11:11 AM

Don't forget to check out PostgreSQL as well, if you should find that SQLite does not suit you for some reason.

bithub · 06-11-2006, 03:56 PM

SQLite is an awesome database engine; I've used it in several projects. It's faster than mysql, it doesn't require a daemon process to run in the background, and its source code is all public domain.

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BobS0327 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mountaintop, Pa Posts: 1,054	Mario, I'd love to use mySql but AFAIK, it requires a commercial license if the developer does not publish his/her source code. In my situation, I cannot publish my source because it's a commercial product being marketed by a third party. Being a really small shop, I can't afford to purchase much in the way of software. Gotta pay the mortgage and eat first. Thanx Bob
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BobS0327 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mountaintop, Pa Posts: 1,054	SQLite looks like an excellent choice since it's totally free. THANX!!!!
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