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By Mike Chapple, About.com Guide to Databases since 2000

Free Databases: Too Good to be True?

Tuesday June 17, 2008
In a recent forum posting, Dan wrote:

"It seems a lot of the information I've come across says that server database can run an expensive bill. But, I was able to download IBM's DB2 at no charge, and as I explored MS SQL's website, there is a link to Download SQL Server 2005 Express for Free.

Will I be missing out on a lot of key features, or are these downloads the way to go? How much is a decent server database actually going to cost?"

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