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Client app and server db

Hi,

I'm trying to build a client-tracking program which will run on multiple desktops and access a single database somewhere else on the same LAN.

My question is what db can I use that won't require my clients to buy a db package such as SQL Server? Is the MSDE suitable and is it legal under its licensing? Or is there another way that I can do this?

Thanks,
Richard.
[409 byte] By [eagleprof] at [2007-11-11 6:50:17]
# 1 Re: Client app and server db
Yes, MSDE is legal and should work fine, although its performance degrades if more than five users connect simultaneously. If your app will not ship before November of this year, you might consider SQL Server Express, which is MSDE's replacement: http://lab.msdn.microsoft.com/express/sql/default.aspx
Phil Weber at 2007-11-11 21:49:58 >