[Tfug] Let's play "ID this code"! (serious issue actually)

[Paul Scott]

Jim March wrote:
>> The code is Microsoft Transact SQL. No doubt about it. So the
>> file is a backup from some version of Microsoft SQL Server. Zack
>> is spot on regarding versions. A safe bet is to try to restore
>> (that's the feature you'll use) it in a SQL 2005 database server.
>> If it is from a SQL 2000 server, it should still work fine.
>>
>> --
>> Glen
> 
> OK, cool.  So...I'm trying to get MS SQL Server 2008 running right
> this second in my Windows XP virtual machine.  Running into
> problems...no biggie, just gotta RTFM on how it's security settings
> work.
> 
> But are there any FOSS tools available that'll take apart these
> databases I have now?

OpenOffice handles most databases including Access.

Paul Scott