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Subject: Re: SQL Questions (MySQL or PostgreSQL?)
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Jan Branbergen wrote:
>>I would like to install SQL here for my own use, not for any real life
>>
>>currently, round now for learning.
>>
>>Right now plan to install MySQL.
>>Looking through the ports there is numerous version and some say for
>>
>>server, some say for client.
>>
>>Looking for some tips as to what version of SQL and tools to
>>install?
>>Also wondering if anyone can point me towards documentation in my 
>>learning efforts?
> 
> 
> i would like to suggest PostgreSQL if your objective is learning SQL. MySQL only provides a subset.
> 
> it is by no means more complicated to install or to get started.
> 
> regards,
> 
> Jan
> 

What is the difference between PostgreSQL and MySQL?
 From what I see MySQL seems to be more common.

	Sean