For the past month or so, I have been searching for a DBMS which
utilizes SQL and which will run under Linux. The purpose for this is
twofold. First and foremost I am attempting to teach myself SQL by
writing apps that utilize an SQL database and, second, I plan to use
such a SQL DBMS in some future projects this fall.
So far I have obtained several packages. "msql" also called "mini SQL"
which utilizes a subset of SQL, "mysql", and "gsql ... GNU SQL".
GNU SQL looks pretty straightforward but, so far from what I have seen
the documentation is somewhat limited.
msql is nice, it runs well and all but, it operates on a limited subset
of SQL.
mysql, I have not yet had a chance to examine thoroughly yet.
My main questions are as follows:
1) What are the differences between "mysql" and "msql" as far as the
implementation of SQL itself is concerned. Does mysql also utilize a
subset of SQL or a complete full blown implementation?? Is either one
more complete than the other as far as the SQL part is concerned??
2) How does standard gsql "gnu SQL" stack up to either of msql or
mysql?? Is there anyplace (web site, mailing list, discussion forum,
etc.) in which I can locate further documentation of GNU SQL, beyond the
documentation that is included in the package??
3) In general, is there any non-proprietary SQL DBMS that is strongly
recommended other than the ones that I have mentioned above?? What about
a proprietary SQL DBMS?? Is there any proprietary DBMS that will run
under Linux that is worth considering in place of the non-proprietary
systems??
Any help. suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated...
Thank You
/John
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