>I'm curious about how various SQL databases are sold.
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>I called Microwarehouse and gave the agent a hypothetical where MS SQL-server was used on a network. He said a 7-client license would be $1219.95. I mentioned "intranet" and he said to add $2599.95.
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>I didn't go into any details with him because I just wanted to get a feel for the pricing.
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>Any one have a clear picture on how SQL-server is priced?
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Try http://www.microsoft.com/SQL/productinfo/pricing.htm for Microsoft's direct prcing on SQL Server 7

>What about IBM DB2?

Maybe check IBM's web site? It's going to vary according to number of CALs and server platform.

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>What about My-SQL?
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No clue off the top of my head.

>Any other good and/or inexpensive options?
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Good - Oracle. Not inexpensive.

There are several relational and postrelational model databases for the Linux platform; inexpesive = yes, but I won't vouch for speed, or ease of use, or availability of ODBC/OLE DB drivers.