title: Can an open source databases like MySQL support my web site's load?
body: <p>I'm about to start developing a product (in .NET), and I'm evaluating open source database engines in order to avoid adding licensing costs to the overall cost of my product.</p>
  
  <p>Which ones do you know that are potent? Is MySQL a good alternative? What kind of website load can it support?</p>
  
  <p>Do you have any experience using an open source database in real life projects?</p>
  
  <p>Or do I just need to use Oracle or SQL Server to develop a robust product?</p>