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MySQL on Windows - Good Idea?
mikeballer asks: "We currently run our website from a shared hosting environment, with ASP and MS SQL Server. We will be moving to a dedicated host, and to save money, we are considering transitioning to MySQL while remaining in a Windows environment. I had read the Windows-vs-Unix section of the MYSQL documentation, but what is Slashdot's perspective on the performance of MySQL in a Windows environment?"
Nothing on Windows is a good idea :-). Conversely MySQL on anything is a fair idea, though I admit to a Postgres tendency. If any of that meant something to you, you are sick.
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As with the C#, C++, VB.NET, etc IDEs, the "Express" edition of MS SQL Server is available for free. Since I have no idea what your database usage is like, I can't say whether MS SQL Server Express will meet your needs, but it is worth looking at since it would certainly be easier to transition to than MySQL as you're already using SQL Server.
Hi sorry this is completely off topic but I need to ask Seanellis a question and don't know how to start my own thread. @ Seanellis - I have been searching for reviews on the Yakumo Hypersound Car which I intend to buy for myself, and I found an archived article which stated you had bought one and were quite happy with it. I have only found one other review which said that the CD player packed up after 2 months. Do you still use this item? If yes how would you describe the quality If no can you say why i.e. upgraded, unreliable etc many thanks and again apologies for being completely off topic