> > > Actually, we just priced this: > > > > > > It is about $5000 per cpu if you get SQL Server Standard > > > edition and about 20,000 (not sure about this one) per cpu > > > if you want Enterprise edition. The difference between the > > > editions is failover and uptime tools. > > > > Can you say "MySQL?" > > Can you say crap. :) > > I am not a big fan of MySQL. I have to do some work in it > and it pales in comparison.
I'd be the first to agree that MySQL is not comparable to SQL Server 7 or 2000. However, for the project that Michael is interested in (a search interface, with no actual budget or money to speak of), MySQL or PostgreSQL would certainly be worth consideration. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ voice: (202) 797-5496 fax: (202) 797-5444 ______________________________________________________________________ Signup for the Fusion Authority news alert and keep up with the latest news in ColdFusion and related topics. http://www.fusionauthority.com/signup.cfm FAQ: http://www.thenetprofits.co.uk/coldfusion/faq Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
