Dan, DR> this is exactly what i am asking , when u say "new gamma development DR> release" (use this for new development) what does it all mean , is it DR> stable for production use ? i would like to know to convince work to start DR> using it ?
This discussion is in the list archives a couple of times. Anywhere, here it is again: Stable = Millions of users are using this version for development and production purposes. This version is known to have no serious bugs at all, under all conditions, operating systems, and high load. Gamma = Very stable as well, and running in production environments, too, but not tested by millions of users, but rather by some ten thousand (at least for production). Beta = Stable enough to be used in production, too, but recommended for this purpose only to experienced users. Alpha = Contains no bugs known to the developers. Tested by a lot of people, and some of the more experienced users also use Alpha for production. Developer = Not available as binary dist, but you have to compile it yourself. Not thoroughly tested in all aspects, so this should not be used for production purposes. MySQL 4.1.0 is GAMMA, so you regard it as stable as rock. If "work" wants more than this, let's say they want a different level of support than the one you get through this list, they can buy support from MySQL AB, the company behind MySQL. Regards, -- Stefan Hinz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> iConnect GmbH <http://iConnect.de> Heesestr. 6, 12169 Berlin (Germany) Telefon: +49 30 7970948-0 Fax: +49 30 7970948-3 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
