Greg, Not a bad choice. There's also the "Linux Database Bible" from www.hungryminds.com which got me started. The PostGreSql software is available, for free, from www.postgresql.org along with the mega page documentation in pdf format. And if your into supporting multiple databases you might find WinSql form http://www.synametrics.com/SynametricsWebApp/WinSQL.jsp very useful. I do. -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Greg Norris Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 3:32 PM To: Oracle-L Freelists Subject: Re: Oracle alternatives O'Reilly published a book titled Practical PostgreSQL. I haven't read it yet (it's sitting at home, waiting on the ever-elusive free time ;-), but I've been told that it's quite good. On 5/4/05, Robyn <robyn.sands@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Dick, > Oracle will always be my first love, but I have been dabbling with MySql =3D on > the side. Your article, plus a few of your other posts, have gotten me a =3D bit > curious about PostGres. What would be the best way to get started learned > the specifics? I already have several linux boxen to play with. Got any b=3D ook > recommendations? >=3D20 > TIA ... Robyn --=3D20 "I'm too sexy for my code." - Awk Sed Fred. -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l