PostgreSQl seems to be the best "free" choice.  The best choice for ease of
transition, low cost and great performance is the TurboIMAGE clone
HP-Eloquence www.eloquence.com

Charles Finley
Transformix Computer Corporation
1832 Bailey Dr.
Oceanside, CA  92054
(760) 439-3146


> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
> Behalf Of James B. Byrne
> Sent: Friday, November 16, 2001 6:57 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: OT: Information sought on DBMS for Linux
>
>
> In the light of recent developments at HP we are again
> revisiting an old topic regarding possible migration paths.  I
> would like to find out if there exists a database management
> system that runs on Linux, has a visual design tool somewhat
> like MS-SQL7/2000, and is available as open-source.
>
> If any of the polymaths here can provide suggestions or advice
> on this matter I would be extremely grateful.   We are
> tentatively considering a move to Java / someRDBMS running
> on Linux.  Management desires a zero capital solution, i.e.
> tools that are freely available.
>
> Regards,
> Jim
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