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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."

2 of 318 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Free 'Express' editions released by zufar · · Score: 0, Troll

    Proper name would be "Crippleware editions"

  2. Not only SQL Server 2005 by e-r00 · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's a huge day for MS today - it's not only SQL Server 2005 but also Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk 2006. They are releasing it as a full development platform, not just a SQL server. And it's just the beginning of products that MS is going to release within next year or so: new xbox, office, windows, just name it. Not to mention upcoming 'live' services. So it will be an interesting year.