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> >After MySQL bought by the java maker, > > and now Sun bought by Oracle, > > How did I miss this!? > > It seems like the little fish are getting eaten by the bigger fish. > > I understand Microsoft is now going to buy Oracle. :-) > (Sorry, just kidding) > The real question is whether they will let MySQL > wither > and die by not providing updates for it? Well, MySQL is open source, right? And the source is available? I'm sure a team of devs will come to the rescue. As for MySQL, as a company, they don't make even close to the potential money they can. People do not really go to MySQL for support, which is the model RedHat uses. For MySQL, it's different, because the MySQL userbase by their very nature, solve problems for a living. They have the attitude of how can I fix things? How do I make things work the way I want? This has a serious adverse effect on MySQL as a company, because the number one revenue stream for any company whos main 'product' or 'service' is open source based, is the support contract. > Is Oracle is too big to make MySQL updates any kind of priority? The updates are not going to be a priority, granted - but compatibility might be their goal. If they can produce an upgrade path straight to Oracle, for all the current users of MySQL, the price paid for Sun, will be like peanuts, an investment for a better future. But let's not forget, Sun have some pretty kick ass systems on the go. I've seen their thin client setup, for things like presentations, and just being able to work at any terminal in the building/small group of close proximity buildings/across the entire city ..... *sweet!* > It seems that the larger the company and the > more products they have, the less interest they have in their lower > revenue > making products. I hope this is not the case with Oracle, but the > updates > in the next year will determine where MySQL is headed. > Just one guy's opinion. > > Mike It's a good opinion Mike :) -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
