Thread: How do I use mySQL?
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2008-03-21 , 21:05
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Originally Posted by rickyb View Post
I guess I am looking for a simple database without having to pay for an account.
You don't have to pay for an account.

I have set up a few of my own databases in Windows XP MS Acess and I am a computer desktop technician by trade but I was just curious about mySQL to see if it may be right for me. I think it would work for me but I am still a little unclear of the details. Does mySQL cost to get an account?
No. MySql is a database engine that runs on your machine, like mssql or oracle.
As such, as a user you cant actually *do* anything with it like you can with access or those sort of programs. You need another application to use it (or a website etc). mysql is often used as the back of a shopping website.

I think from what you have said so far that it is really not the sort of program you are looking for.

However, if I am wrong, and you have it installed on your IT, the only way to access it unless you have some GUI is to access it in a terminal.
Here is something I found which might help.