I've been using MySql for a long time, and have just recently moved to PostgreSql (currently I have a few projects already running on postgresql).. I have to say I prefer PostgreSql over MySql. One major factor in this is the price (as mysql isn't free for commercial projects). I can't really tell you to choose PostgreSql over Mysql because you might just like MySql better .. my advice is - try them both and then decide. Regards, Tadej -----Original Message----- From: pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pgsql-general-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ted Slate Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:17 PM To: pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: To Postgres or not Hello Everyone, I considering moving a product to Solaris/Linux and trying to find a good DB. Oracle is out due to cost so as far as i know the only reasonable alternatives are Postgres or Codebase or MySQL. Does anyone here have any experience using Codebase or MySql? If I stick with a true RDBMS then Codebase is out. So that leaves Postgres and MySQL. I'm very used to all the comforts of Oracle so I think Postgres stacks up better but maybe some veterans could shed some light. In other words, is Postgres really that much better than MySQL and/or the other way around? Also, in my searches I ran across an company called EnterpriseDB and another like it. Basically they offer Postgres support. So I'm a little concerned that I'm just robbing Peter to pay Paul. Thanks _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 4: Have you searched our list archives? http://archives.postgresql.org ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq
