Yep, its true. I miss the Northwind database being one of SQL Server's sample databases. While simple, it is like an old pair of shoes. Just comfy and fun to play with when you needed sample data to learn some new feature in ASP.NET or WinForms. The new AdventureWorks sample database is nice, but it takes a little getting used to. I think Microsoft should have kept Northwind as a standard sample database along with AdventureWorks. Pubs was way to simple so I am not sad to see it go.
Of course, you can still get those old sample databases by
downloading them here. But I still thing Microsoft should have honored Northwind by making it part of the standard bits. I will install Northwind and probably still use it for a lot of my demos. Of course, I'll dig into AdventureWorks also, but Northwind will always hold a special place in my heart.
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