Which database is suitable for small DISTRIBUTABLE applications?

ProgMan

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Hi :)

I like to make small simple applications (VB.Net) for everyday use. So, far I've been only using MS Access because I heard that if I use anything other database like mySQL then its not possible to distribute the applications as one setup since mySQL will require a seperate setup and configuration and ordinary users may not be able to do this. Is it true?

Is it possible to make small applications with mySQL that can be distributed as one setup file ?

Thanks.
 
If you don't care about the size of the setup file then it's best if you go for SQL Server express which can be certainly included and distrubuted with the VS setup.
 
Thanks Mentlhard for your reply.

P.S. While searching more info on sql express, I just came to know about DotNetFirebird (seems like an alternative to sql express and its open source). I am gonna look into it now.

Thanks again :)
 
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