Free Access to DB2 via ODBC

Question

Is there a free option to connect to DB2 via ODBC on within my .NET app? I believe the most common ways require a license:

1. Data Direct $$$$
2. IBM Client Access
3. Host Integration Server

I just want to install an ODBC driver that I could access from a C# app.

Answer 1

You don't really need an ODBC driver, don't you? I suppose any DB2 database connection possibility from .NET should fit your needs.

This CodeProject article gives a good overview of the options for connecting to a DB2 database from the .NET framework.