Mike Said.
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>My only complaint about MySQL/Postgre, so far, is that I haven't -yet- found a way to package a setup routine where the application can be "no-brainer" installed from a CD like a VFP-only app can. But, maybe I just need to explore more. I set up a VISA processing application for a client a few weeks ago that was written in VB and uses the MSoft SQL Server Personal edition. It was very transparent and required no intervention on my part. I had some apprehension at first about installing the Service (Win2k system) but it's been rock solid and much more responsive than the application it replaced that was designed with Access.
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>Mike

Two answers for you,
One if you want a linux solution for a server, ready to run, out of the box, get a cobalt Qube, or RAQ server. www.cobalt.com you can pick up a Qube for yourself for less than 1,000 ready to run, with MySql and postgresql
installed ! Or if you want Mysql on windows / well 5 minute installs can be done with NuSphere. http://www.nusphere.com/ I have a GNU Cd here of their 5 minute install package. (Before they went away from completly open source. ) which I could post, or copy for you if your interested. (p.s. the CD has both a LInux Install and Windows install, on the same CD.