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Our company is planning to migrate to VB.net and database to My SQL. (our system and database currently is VFP). We are in outsourcing business and one of our service is installing a program in client's workstation. This program is a clone of our main program that would generate reports for them. We update the data by sending them the dbf every now and then. Now if we migrate to Vb.net and my sql,

(1.) do we need also to install mysql to our clients so that we can still give them a program that would generate reports for them????.(2.) is there any licensing issues on mySQL (3.) what are the features of mysql. is mysql is designed for web dev only ?(4.) Could anyone give me an idea or link or anything that would help me understand how VB.net and sql will work together?? and lastly (5.) any tips for a newbie like me hehe thx in advance.

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oh i see. so it does not mean that i have to purchase license for every user that will access the server (CAL). so 1 license if enough for all of them? tnx :D

You will have to purchase a volume license from them.
mm2010
each of the clients ? or one time, volume license from mysql..
What I have done is talk to them directly, they are flexible to your needs. You can negotiate what suits you best. Also see my suggestion on postgreSQL in my main answer.Note: Please mark me up / accept my answer if my info is helpful
mm2010