Free (but not GPL!) database systems with Fulltext index?
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:47 pm
I am working on a project that involves running a database system on the client's PC. I need to be able to bundle the database system together with my product which will not be distributed under GPL, therefore the database system itself must not be GPL. MySQL is out of discussion, I just enquired about their commercial license and was told I would have to pay for one license per one copy of my product sold (or given away unless it's GPL).
Could you please suggest one or more database systems that meet the following criteria?
1. Support for Fulltext indexes
2. Free or reasonable pricing
3. License allows it to be bundled with a commercial product (without having to pay for one license per copy of my product)
4. MS Windows version available
5. Binaries must have reasonable size - Oracle's "Express Edition" does not qualify (is around 150MB)
SQLite would be a great option but it does not offer fulltext indexes, neither does Firebird. So what's left? PostgreSQL? Additionally, it would be great if there was a "stand-alone" version of the database which would not require installation. I have seen something like that for MySQL.
Your suggestions are very welcome!
Tomas
Could you please suggest one or more database systems that meet the following criteria?
1. Support for Fulltext indexes
2. Free or reasonable pricing
3. License allows it to be bundled with a commercial product (without having to pay for one license per copy of my product)
4. MS Windows version available
5. Binaries must have reasonable size - Oracle's "Express Edition" does not qualify (is around 150MB)
SQLite would be a great option but it does not offer fulltext indexes, neither does Firebird. So what's left? PostgreSQL? Additionally, it would be great if there was a "stand-alone" version of the database which would not require installation. I have seen something like that for MySQL.
Your suggestions are very welcome!
Tomas