Things a .NET developer needs to know when using a MYSQL backend

Question

With the economy the way it is my team and I have been looking into using MYSQL to reduce our licensing costs. I am wondering if there are any gotchas or issues that may crop up.

Is there anything we need ot do special to get .NET to talk to mysql as opposed to MsSQL?

When developing for it will LINQ to SQL have issues?

Any caveats we should be aware of?

Answer 1

Not a direct answer, but if you are familiar with SQL Server, then consider SQL Server Express (2005 or 2008). It is also free, and you'll be familiar with it, thus not requiring research into mySQL ;)

That said, check this out: http://dev.mysql.com/tech-resources/articles/dotnet/index.html