So far, one developer of MySQL has emailed me and said he would help. I propose we wait to see how many developers are interested, then take a vote how to structure. If we don't get enough interested developers, then I guess that means the proposal dies.
I am not interested in being in control. I would just want to be a contributor. Thinking of a possible name, I start by suggesting "Web Site SQL", which I think is direct to MySQL's original focus and broad base. Thus I have registered the wssql.* domains, and will donate them to the project if it happens. Once again, the exact manifesto of this proposed fork could be determined by vote, but my suggestion for the necessity of a new fork is to provide a focus on refining the stable 3.23, rather than trying to compete with Oracle (which appears to be where MySQL is headed with 4.0). If any one else has little things they would like to see improved faster in 3.23 without the need for the complexity of making huge structural changes stable, and if robustness and refinement are your credo over trying to add every database feature for big commercial sites. Then I think that is more or less what I am proposing. "A MySQL for simple to medium web sites". Focus could be placed on making the refinements in both code and the interface with users, so that a larger sphere of beginners could be successful. For example, a much improved manual could be created which is more for novice users than technophytes. Again let me emphasize that this would provide a larger base for MySQL and funnel the higher end users to MySQL in their growth path. Even a seasoned developer, might use wsSQL for simple projects and MySQL for advanced ones. As always, the idea is to use the best tool for the job, and to have a tool which is focused on the needs of your job. Shelby Moore CEO DownloadFAST.com, Inc. CEO CoolPage.com (3Dize, Inc.) programmer of Cool Page, Art-o-matic, WordUp, TurboJet key contributor on DownloadFAST, FONTZ!, PhotoModeler, Painter, Dabbler, etc.. 206-374-2943 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
