Some food for thought: http://sql-info.de/mysql/gotchas.html Something else to consider is that there's a number of options open to you for getting commercial PostgreSQL support should you want it. AFAIK you're pretty much limited to Sybase or MySQL when it comes to support for their products. Plus the support on these mailing lists is absulutely top-notch. -- Jim C. Nasby, Sr. Engineering Consultant jnasby@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Pervasive Software http://pervasive.com work: 512-231-6117 vcard: http://jim.nasby.net/pervasive.vcf cell: 512-569-9461