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    Posted: 06 March 2005 at 1:36pm
I know that there has been much discussion about MySQL versus MSSQL.
 
The problem I have is that my host provides MySQL for FREE, but charges for MSSQL.
 
While I am not a cheapskate, I would like to take advantage of MySQL.
 
Is there a good approach or solution for using MySQL?
 
I would like to see support for both backends for the Web Wiz Forum.
 
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-boRg- did look into a dual supported SQL base but there was lots of veriations between the two.

and it would be like re writteing the whole way it works etc.
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Hi JimHoward,

If you simply must use mySQL, then you should try phpBB forums. However, I've used it before and compared to the features of WWG, I prefer WWG anyday. There are several of us here that have hosting and offer MS SQL and mySQL, including -borg-'s hosting company that hosts this forum. I'd suggest looking at several that are in the signatures around here as well as -borg-'s. Compare features and price and see if you can maybe change hosts.

As a side note, if your current host supports MS Access, you may consider testing the forum out with Access. Although you should seriously consider migrating to MS SQL for a busy forum, that would at least give you a way to test out WWG.Wink

If you need a forum to try, I'll be glad to setup an Access one for you to fully test on my site. You could also install IIS and test on your local pc (if on Win2k Pro, XP Pro, or Win9x with PWS) using Access or download the MSDE to test out a SQL Server version.
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