On Thu, 13 Nov 2003, jini us wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am starting a new project where I intend to use
> embedded database server in my win32 application.
> I intend to use VC++ microsoft studio 6.0 as my
> development environment.
>
> The postgres.org website seems to be catering for
> people with all sorts of requirements and platforms.
>
> 1. Where can I find the binary distribution so that I
> can use postgres server as an embedded database.
> I assume it is a .dll
If you truly want to embed a database in your program, you probably don't
want postgresql, as it is massive overkill for an embedded database.
Look at SQLite: http://www.sqlite.org/
> 3. Is it correct that I do not have to pay any user
> licences.
> Postgres is free not only for development but also I
> can include it in my software package.
Correct, postgresql is free as in speech, and free as in beer, and free as
in "the village bicycle".