On Sat, 2005-12-31 at 23:48 +0200, Ali Helmy wrote: > Hey, > > I need to develop a software for a small company, but I really feel > that I want to make it all based on free-software... The software will > include some code (Duh) which I will write in Java, along with a > DBMS... > > So, I was thinking of using Eclipse for developing the software, and > using the new free Oracle 10g-Express Edition as the DBMS... > If you are going to learn a new database, i.e. you haven't worked with Oracle before, why not use PostgreSQL or MySQL... > Have any of you tried this combination before? I think I'm settled > about using Eclipse to develop the software, but how about the DBMS? > Suggestions? If you need an alternative to Eclipse, try Kdevelop. However, eclipse is a very useful piece of software for what you are starting. Furthermore, what source control system is the application going to be maintained under? CVS, subversion, etc.... Sean
