DB2 has a free version!

Did you know IBM offers a free version of DB2?  There is a free version of DB2, called DB2 Express-C, which offers most of the functionalities of a full blown DB2 edition.  Its robust enough such that it does not enforce a database size limit and also plays nice with 64-bit memory models.  DB2 Express-C is great for the small business or individual who do not want to pay for a data server and also enjoy all of the powerful capabilities that comes with DB2.  DB2 Express-C also contains DB2's XML engine, so you have the option of having both relational and xml databases.  This hybrid capability of DB2 Express-C makes it stand apart from other free database offerings such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.  Additionally, DB2 Express-C handles different platforms such as Windows, Linux, and most recently, Mac!

For more information about IBM's DB2 Express-C, please visit http://www-01.ibm.com/software/data/db2/express/ where you can also download this free, poweful data server and have the opportunity to try out DB2.   

-Upal