What's the best free database software?

Question

I'm creating an application in visual basic at home where I do not have Access. Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone knows about any free database software where I can create a database and then use it as my data source in visual studio 2005.

Answer 1

MySQL is the most popular database software used on the web.



It is very robust and works well as a backend to many languages including VB, PHP and much more.



You can find MySQL and other free database software titles here:



http://www.free-software-catalog.com/catalog.php?CategoryID=16

Answer 2

MySQL...



open source, and most definitely will be a step up from Access. its actually a product similiar in capabilties to MS SQL server.



so hands down, no questions asked.. go for MySQL...download it now, you can thank me later

Answer 3

try www.openoffice.org. It's an MS Office clone, and has the full suite of programs.



It's worth a shot! :)