using access as database

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Hey everyone,
I want an advice. I want to build a site as an internet application using
database etc.
Since I need to use database , I'm interested in something not expensive for
my own needs.
I thought about using sqlServer, but I know that it is very expensive.
Though I thought to use Access.

- Did anyone use Access in an Asp.net application ?
- Is it comfortable and runs ok ?
- Does Microsoft continue to develope and support this tool ?
- Which Access do I need for my purpose ? the simple one that comes with
office 2003 ?

Thanks a lot for any answer !!!
 
moshi,

One option is to use SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, a free download from
Microsoft. I don't believe there are any license restrictions that would
prevent you from using the product in a production environment, but you would
need to check this out.

Other options would be to use an OSS product like MySQL or PostGreSQL.

I also think that both Oracle and IBM have free versions of thier database
products that you could use.

I would only use Access if this were a classroom/learning project. I would
avoid Access for a production application.

Kerry Moorman
 
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