hi, just want to know the main benefits of mysql over postgresql. thanks, Payam Shabanian
Payam,
The differences between the products are narrowing, especially with MySQL 5.0 which is still in beta. If I could sum it up in 1 sentence then MySQL is typically faster and Postgresql has more features. But if you have a commercial application, the main difference is economics. You can distribute your Postgresql application for free whether it is a commercial application or a free application. You can distribute your MySQL application without purchasing a MySQL license only under the GPL (you need to release your source code). If you distribute your application outside of the GPL you will need a MySQL license for each copy you distribute (which is around $500). Even if you distribute your MySQL application for free (even inside your company), you will need to distribute your source otherwise you need a license for each copy.
Some interesting links:
http://sunsite.mff.cuni.cz/MIRRORS/ftp.mysql.com/doc/en/MySQL-PostgreSQL_features.html http://www.mysql.com/company/legal/licensing/faq.html http://www.databasejournal.com/features/mysql/article.php/3288951
Mike
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