[AccessD] MySQL Newbie

See answers below...

Personally, I have not used it because I did not want to take 
multiple steps backward.  With the new release, I will look at it again.

At 12:00 PM 11/3/2005, you wrote:
>From: "Joe Rojas" <JRojas at tnco-inc.com>
>Subject: [AccessD] MySQL Newbie
>To: "Access Developers discussion and problem solving"
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>Hi All!
>
>I have been keeping an eye on MySQL for sometime now. I have been 
>hesitant to use it because I have been accustomed to using SQL 
>Server and like using stored procedures and triggers.
>Now that MySQL 5 is out, I very interested in checking it out.
>
>I have some newbie questions.
>
>1) Does Access play nicely with MySQL?

I have not tried it yet.


>2) Is MySQL really free? Are there fees somewhere for using the software?

Technically no.  If you want to put your software into open source, 
then it is free, otherwise there is a cost.


>3) Does MySQL come with management tools, like Enterprise Manager 
>for SQL Server?

No. Unless there are tools they released with 5.  There are 3rd party tools.


>4) I see there is a Standard version and a MAX version on MySQL.com. 
>What is the difference?
>
>Thanks!
>JR