For anyone out there looking to move more away from the world of MS SQL for their databases, PHPBuilder.com might have an article that will help. Enjoy the Openness of MySQL steps you through removing your data from MS SQL and migrating it over to a MySQL database.

It is not true that MS SQL is better than MySQL or vice versa. Both products can be used to build stable and efficient systems. The stability and effectiveness of your databases vitally depends on your experience rather than the database itself. Both of them have their own advantages over each another. When deciding which server to use, it truly depends on your needs.

With the help of a intermediate piece of software (Navicat), making the switch is pretty much painless. A few simple clicks, name some files/fields, and you're all set to import your entire database successfully into MySQL...