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We evaluated several database systems for use in VPOP3. Because of the low cost of VPOP3 it was necessary to consider the cost of the database system. Obviously, it wouldn' | We evaluated several database systems for use in VPOP3. Because of the low cost of VPOP3 it was necessary to consider the cost of the database system. Obviously, it wouldn' | ||
- | Some open source software, such as MySQL, is licenced using a ' | + | Some open source software, such as MySQL, is licenced using a ' |
SQLite, PostgreSQL and MSSQL Server Express were products we considered which had suitable licences. | SQLite, PostgreSQL and MSSQL Server Express were products we considered which had suitable licences. |