Re: FN-FORUM: Software

date posted 31st January 2006 19:01

Is there a reason you can't use SQL Server 2005 express? It does most of
what SQL Server standard edition did (no enterprise manager type stuff,
but the engine is all there) and it's free.

-ben

Ciaron wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> Looking to buy a copy of SQL Server 2000 Single Processor License and
> Windows Server 2003 5 CAL. The price of these products has shot up
> over the last year, which is strange as SQL server 2000 has been
> replaced by 2005. Thought this might bring the price down, but it is
> more than I ever remember it being now (averaging around 4200.00 + VAT
> compared to last years price of £3200.00 + VAT)
>
> I found an online retailer selling them at last years prices, not sure
> about the site though:
>
> Anyone had any dealings with www.softwareselect.co.uk ?
>
> Any other recommendations or anyone know where I can get my hands on
> this software for a reasonable price?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Ciaron.
> Substudio Ltd
>
> T: 0845 8380652
> M: 07876 203534
> W: http://www.substudio.co.uk
> E : [EMAIL REMOVED]
>
>
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