Database of the Year

gotfw · 01-26-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkster

That's the same EVERY year, mate ;}

Look back over the polls 2008 and 2007.

Fireburp seems to have a very active community

+1

Although I also have very few posts because I tend to just show around this time of year to weigh in with my $0.02 - often just vote w/o even commenting.

gotfw · 01-26-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by benson.sbc

Firebird for sure !

Could be used in closed source apps
Very small footprint
DBA-free
Feature rich
Fast
Reliable
Standard Compliant
Stable

I am sure that if you give it a try you will be surprised, mainly the MySQL guys...

In case you're unaware, PostgreSQL is BSD licensed.

gotfw · 01-26-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FederOnline

Looks to me like someone is pissy because the word got out that some actually VOTED for MySQL, especially after their last "Release/Upgrade" if you can call it that.

I read the forums and don't post too often, just like I do the Ubuntu Forums, the Firebird Support/General Forums. I even read Monty's Blog where he truly describes the issues with MySQL.

If you spend money on Oracle, DB2 or Sybase (if it's still around), good on you; but don't blame the vociferous masses because we like stuff that is TRULY free and TRULY works, like Firebird and Postgres.

Not only is Sybase still around, it's been developing nicely the past couple years. Definitely worth looking at as serious Oracle alternative if FOSS options don't meet your needs.

FederOnline · 01-27-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gotfw

Not only is Sybase still around, it's been developing nicely the past couple years. Definitely worth looking at as serious Oracle alternative if FOSS options don't meet your needs.

Thanks, Mate!!

miktro · 01-27-2009, 04:59 AM

Mainly using sqlite as I'm focusing on embedded databases.

Previoulsy hoped XML databases / features would gain more ground.
(My ideal is a good, embedded XML database.)

Always use PostgreSQL for larger work as I still find MySQL messy to use and maintain through versions.

SkyEye · 01-31-2009, 04:06 PM

IMHO, PostgreSQL and EnterpriseDB should be grouped together, same as I suggested for CentOS/RHEL. Voted Postgres, I should have voted EnterpriseDB as well.

raju.mopidevi · 02-03-2009, 07:03 PM

DB2 is excellent

tenko20xx · 02-04-2009, 10:46 PM

hmmmm, I was going to say MySQL cause that's the DB I was introduced to and haven't ever really had any problems since starting to use it. Now its looking like I need to check out what this Firebird deal is all about.

antivirus · 02-10-2009, 10:49 AM

MySQL offcourse

Tinkster · 02-11-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by antivirus

MySQL offcourse

Yes, I too thought that MySQL has been off course for a good while;
actually since conception.... =)

opensuse4life · 02-11-2009, 10:57 PM

MySQL has always been THE database. It's what I learned on, and what I know. So naturally, I ... wait, no, I still hate it... seriously, it's probably harder to learn MySQL the it is to learn to write c. The snytax is awful. Maybe it's about time I tried something else. Then next year I can actually vote in this one.

biske · 02-17-2009, 02:34 AM

I can't bielive that Oracle is not first..

Tinkster · 02-17-2009, 01:39 PM

I can't believe people still vote MySQL first ;}

Oracle *not* being #1 is fair enough

hem853 · 02-18-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinkster

I can't believe people still vote MySQL first ;}
Oracle *not* being #1 is fair enough

I think its probably because an awful lot more people have experience with MySQL than with Oracle. MySQL is installed with most flavours of Linux by default these days whereas getting Oracle working on many Linux distros requires a fair amount of work, a bit of luck and, if you want the latest version with the latest features, a fairly hefty box to run it!

Personally I think MySQL offers a better balance between 'ease of use', features, Hardware Requirements, and ease of install/configuration.

Oracle is excellent but its also far too expensive!

rsciw · 02-18-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkster

I can't believe people still vote MySQL first ;}

Aye, I agree ^^

pgsql is much better