Spiderman,
I'm not sure, but the problem might be that you're thinking that a MySQL database is something you first build on your local computer and then upload - like an MS Access database. That is not the case.
Nearly all Unix/Linux hosts (including the one I'm a dealer for) and many Windows hosts include MySQL and PHP free with your hosting fee.
Both are free to hosting companies (although there are also branded versions) and, yes you can find versions (for free) to download and install on your home computer.
But again - and this is very important - 95% of us would never do that. The installation on the hosting server is all we need.
And yes, after looking over all options if you're a real programmer MySQL/PHP is probably the way you'll decide to go. It's a good option for most companies too because there is a large pool of MySQL/PHP programmers to hire from.
But more importantly - if you're a designer and not really interested in learning server-side code and databases - do your clients a favor and subcontract that part of your business. We database dogs don't get the big bucks you designers get - you can still make a profit when you farm it out, your client will get professional results and you'll bypass all the headaches.
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