Comments on: IBM sets DB2 database free

DB2 Express-C is a free version of IBM's flagship database aimed at winning software developers over to its products.

Makes no sense

by robertdohnert January 30, 2006 12:38 PM PST

Why go with "express editions" when you can have full Databases with MySQL or PostgreSQL

DB2 Express is a full function database
by shulleym January 30, 2006 12:49 PM PST: The restrictions are on number of cpus and amount of memory that can be used, not database feature/function.; Like this

MySQL is a toy.
by hootswithowls January 31, 2006 4:17 PM PST: Come on, MySQL is a toy for non-business critical applications. It's like comparing a rolodex to a Palm Pilot.; Like this

Makes no sense

by robertdohnert January 30, 2006 12:38 PM PST

Why go with "express editions" when you can have full Databases with MySQL or PostgreSQL

DB2 Express is a full function database
by shulleym January 30, 2006 12:49 PM PST: The restrictions are on number of cpus and amount of memory that can be used, not database feature/function.; Like this

MySQL is a toy.
by hootswithowls January 31, 2006 4:17 PM PST: Come on, MySQL is a toy for non-business critical applications. It's like comparing a rolodex to a Palm Pilot.; Like this

Good move, IBM.
by hootswithowls January 31, 2006 4:20 PM PST: This is a good move on IBM's part. DB2 is a superior DBMS. The next release of DB2 will support XML.

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Good move, IBM.
by hootswithowls January 31, 2006 4:20 PM PST: This is a good move on IBM's part. DB2 is a superior DBMS. The next release of DB2 will support XML.

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by monkeyict September 28, 2009 4:50 AM PDT: Good move, IBM; Like this Reply to this comment

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