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MSSQL 2005 Finally Released

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the perhaps-doing-it-right-instead-of-right-now dept.

mnovotny writes "Computerworld reports that Microsoft is finally set to release their belated SQL Server 2005. From the article: 'Despite a two-year delay, several users who have tested the software cited the improved performance and new functionality it brings as positive developments that likely will convince them to upgrade soon.' The free version can be downloaded directly from Microsoft."

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  1. So... by rewt66 · · Score: 2, Funny

    This is really MSSQL 2003?

  2. ...great artists ship. by BandwidthHog · · Score: 3, Funny

    From the at-least-it’s-not-December-31-yet dept.

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  3. Re:Technet and MSDN by rufuseddy · · Score: 2, Funny

    Thats pretty cool. I wish MySQL would give away free copies.......oh wait......!!!!!!

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  4. "The free version" by Caspian · · Score: 2, Funny
    The free version can be downloaded directly from Microsoft.

    So nice that Microsoft is embracing free software. Where's the SourceForge repository?
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  5. Free version? by Bulmakau · · Score: 2, Funny

    Free MSSQL?? MySQL... beware ;)
    I find it funny that company name products with years/dates when it is rule #2 that doing something will always take two times longer than your worst estimates :D

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  6. Interesting? by codepunk · · Score: 4, Funny

    A database release especially a MS database is about as interesting as somebody releasing a new ftp client.

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