What is a good choice for database table like Paradox table for windows or Linux?

Question

My software was built around BDE Engine and Paradox table for windows from while back and I am in the process of converting it for .NET. I am looking around for options to implement the database feature of my software for .NET.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Answer 1

I recommend SQLite. It's simple, fast, supported, and very rigorously tested.

Answer 2

Just as I thought. There is just too many ifs and buts when it comes to database implementation. As I learned, BDE has not been supported in a long time. However, we have been using it for the last 5 years. Right now they don't support FireBird either. It is discontinued. Instead, they have now JayBird. It sounds like you need to have SDK JVM engine installed on your system if it is not installed already for it work.

I think, I am going to make use of the good old flat file. It will be simple. One of the main reason we would like to have true database table is to be able to search the table using SQL statements, which is what we do now through BDE engine.