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Sql Server 2005 Compact Edition released

by Miha Markič 16. December 2006 13:41

Apparently [MS] is giving gifts away even before Christmas. Seems like Sql Server 2005 Compact Edition has been released, too. I say seems because download page is down, just like (VS2005 SP1 Update For Vista) Beta is (I've put parentheses in place to distinguish the meaning of Beta).

If you don't know what Compact Editions is then you should know that this is a free, copy & paste single user stripped down Sql Server 2005 version - perfect for storing data of single user (PC, smart phone, PocketPC, tablet PC) applications. The biggest plus is that it doesn't require any installation, just include proper assemblies and that's it. Forget DLL Hell (Access anybody?), complicated setup scenarios (MSDE anybody) etc.

UPDATE 19.12.2006: Link to download page now says RC1 but it still doesn't work.

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Miha Markic

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Miha currently works as a free lance consultant and software developer specialized in .net area.
He graduated in Computer and information science at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He has accumulated experience in various programming languages such as Java, Visual Basic 3-6 (MCP), Visual C++, Delphi, C# and VB.Net through years.
He has experience in practically all (technical) stages of project development, including planning, framework development, user interface, business processes, as well as testing and documenting. He has worked on big and small projects in Slovenia and abroad (e.g. participated in completing level 3 IS for the Nucor steel plant, Hertford, USA).
Currently he enjoys programming in .net environment using C#. Since 2000 he has been active in Developer Express' DX Squad and has been ECDL trainer and tester. He also gives lectures on conferences and other events in Slovenia.