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What is PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL is, like MySQL, essentially an SQL server and database - it responds to requests for information that are written in SQL. You can communicate with PostgreSQL using a wide variety of programming languages, including PHP, Perl, and Python. PostgreSQL is Open Source software and generally free for commercial or personal use. The following links provide good introductory information about PostgreSQL : PostgreSQL documentation a good source of reference material. PostgreSQL FAQ

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