Microsoft Office & Sql Server prices eek!

[Durbs]

i hear what you say, but to me its like using txt-spk, or jargonising something that is simple.

I know, i hate txt speak but think SQL Server in its various flavours is exempt.

[FarmerPalmer]

My Client Co uses XP, Office 2003, and Studio 6 and 2005.

Microsoft give you 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista Business and Ultimate (32 & 64 bit versions of all), Office 2007, and Studio 2008, Expression Studio

So I've also bought a couple of OEM Office 2003 & XP Licences off ebay, plus boxes of Studio 6 and 2005 (which are getting hard to come by these days).

the pack does include SQL server 2005 and 2008 (well thats what I've had over the last year)

[blacjac]

My Client Co uses XP, Office 2003, and Studio 6 and 2005.

Microsoft give you 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Vista Business and Ultimate (32 & 64 bit versions of all), Office 2007, and Studio 2008, Expression Studio

So I've also bought a couple of OEM Office 2003 & XP Licences off ebay, plus boxes of Studio 6 and 2005 (which are getting hard to come by these days).

the pack does include SQL server 2005 and 2008 (well thats what I've had over the last year)

2005 was removed earlier this year...

[jkoder]

Have you considered Oracle XE or even MySQL?

[swebb]

Have you considered Oracle XE or even MySQL?

The customers use MSSQL and if Oracle is used they use 10g so I would need the full version. To be honest whenever I've used Oracle on a box in the past it tends to use masses of resources so I stay clear.