Free SQL front-end: SQL Uniform Lite 1.7

Yeah, I know, there's a lot of you SQL types out there who just do it all in code. Unfortunately my brain doesn't work that way. Creating database connections from thin air was never my cup of tea, and don't get me started on inner joins. And the worst boss I ever had the pleasure of working with lived in SQLServer all day (maybe that was a personal problem)... But if you're needing a very simple connection and table retreiver front-end you might want to check out SQL Uniform Lite. It's free, and the Pro edition is still only $69 USD.

Unlike Crystal Lite, which is for drinking, SQL Uniform Lite is really only for reading and connecting. Using Java the app can be run on Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OS, OS2 and Solaris. Where it really shines is the fact that it can connect to more than 20 types of databases. Obviously there's the ODBC and JDBC drivers available, but it's been tested on everything from Oracle to an Excel file. Check out the Winked-flash video here. Not bad for free, and with the pro tool letting you make, query, etc. your databases the whole enchilada is pretty compelling.

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