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From: "David Langford" <langfod@dihelix.com>
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MySQL (http://www.tcx.se)

Look like it has  all you are looking for.

>IS there a decent SQL-based database for FreeBSD? (I do NOT want to hear 
>anyone say mSQL... because it is slow as hell and featureless). 
>
>We just dropped a bunch of cash on Informix's Online Workgroup Server for
>Sparc becauses I could not find any professional quality database for
>FreeBSD.  What is PostgreSQL? Sounds interesting...
>
>Speed is definitely a must, along with some nice features, like
>variable-length strings, BLOB support, nice CLI interface, professional
>support, and most importantly reliability. It will be used as a primary
>database for inventory tracking (about 400-2000 parts / day, each
>individually trackable w/ serial number), invoicing, warranty, etc., so it
>MUST work reliably. 
>
>I would much rather have this system on FreeBSD, not only for the obvious 
>price advantage, but also for ease of administration. I don't want to 
>have to switch gears all the time to find files, don't want to deal w/ 
>NIS, and don't want to support Sun. FreeBSD is MUCH MUCH easier to 
>maintain (thanks to you guys!).
>
>Any recommendations?
>
>TIA,
>Kevin
>
>