On 11/23/2010 09:17 PM, [email protected] wrote: > I'm starting down the looooong path of switching from VFP to > Python/Dabo and need guidance for selecting which SQL database to use. > I downloaded and installed PostgreSQL, which I like, but it has a > too large a footprint for my requirements. So, what would be > recommended that meets the following requirements: > (1) No end-user licensing fees. > (2) Small footprint, preferably totally transparent to the end-user. > (3) Preferably cross platform, Windows is a must. > (4) Simple installation, preferably minimal or no end-user inputs. > > A short time ago I set aside two weeks to get into Python, wxPython, > PostgreSQL, and Dabo. I accomplished the first three to the point of > becoming productive and was very impressed. > > Anyway, I'll appreciate any input(s). > > Thanks, > Scott
PostgreSQL is a very good advice if you go for a multiuser only solution. If you plan to deploy by server or embedded database and want a small footprint and easy administration, you should try Firebird. http://www.firebirdsql.org Uwe _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/dabo-users Searchable Archives: http://leafe.com/archives/search/dabo-users This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/[email protected]
