Submitted by The no-charge version of the IBM database DB2, is now available for download in its 9th revision. DB2 9 Express-C is a no-charge relational database that can be run on up to 2 dual-core CPU servers with up to 4 GB of memory. Available for Windows (32bits, 64 bits coming soon) and Linux (Intel/AMD and Power; 32 and 64 bits)
Where is the Solaris SPARC version? (exists for DB2 8.2)
Where is the Solaris x86 version?
Some basic info about DB2 http://www.cuddletech.com/blog/pivot/entry.php?id=545
Come on IBM, give us a Solaris version!
Great stuff, never seen it before, client had a lot of staff with knowledge of it back at the barn so they wanted the new linux platform to use it. Never had to call or use any of them, installation was a snap, set up random, rawdevices and it just rocked from day one, never gave a moment of trouble. Felt just as solid as informix, sybase or oracle, the app performance was stellar.
I mean, neither in price or source. What they are releasing is a 90 day trial, so be ready to shell out some cash if you’re planning to really use it.