HyperGeek - 7:21 am on Feb 12, 2005 (gmt 0)

Thanks so much for taking the time out to answer my n00bish questions.

I knew the "advice" about getting Exchange was a bit off as soon as had me setup SMTP. I was thinking to myself, "Okaaay, and what does this have to do with downloading a database?"

I'm actually an advanced user, but this was the first in a long time that I felt like a foreigner while installing a new application. I just shook my head, smiled, and did the best with the advice I was given.

So now I have SQL 2000 with a developer's license. I was surprised how cheap it was compared to the full licenses (only about $50.) I also agree with what you said about keeping a local copy as well... in fact, that's the entire reason why I'm going to these lengths. I liked the ability to download and backup my MS Access DBs, and wanted that same type of peace-of-mind when switching to, what amounts to, a much more complex DB type.

One last thing: Should I just get any of these updates?

[microsoft.com...]

SQL2KASP2.exe - size: 39335
sql2kdeskfullsp2.exe - size: 390334
SQL2KDeskSP2.exe - size: 26903

SQL2KSP2.exe - size: 49943 (this one seems the most logical)