MySQL Founders Reunite To Form SkySQL 215
mikejuk writes "The founders of the original MySQL, the open-source database, are getting back together in a merger between Monty Program and SkySQL. SkySQL was created by around two dozen former MySQL executives and investors after Oracle bought MySQL from Sun. Widenius started Monty Program AB and created the MariaDB database from some of MySQL's open source code. The merger will provide a stronger rival to MySQL, so reassuring users who are worried about Oracle's future plans for the database."
Which will power SkyNet (Score:3, Funny)
...Hasta la vista, Baby!
Skynet (Score:0, Funny)
skySQL will be part of the skyNET infrastructure that will kill us all :)
It's all in the sky.... and clouds....
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Re:Stronger rival? (Score:4, Funny)
There are several good open source/free to use database engines. MySQL is not one of them.
On the other hand, it's the only concurrent DB I would consider to be a perfect match for PHP. ;)
Explain, please? (Score:2, Funny)
I was just coming around to the idea I might explore MariaDB next time I needed to do something, where normally I've been turning to MySQL. Is SkySQL replacing that, now?
Also, do any of the large, inexpensive web hosts (hostgator, dreamhost, servint, etc.) provide either of these alternatives yet? Because frankly I'm not going to do a lot of personal configuration or pay a lot extra just for the novelty.
SQL Query (Score:5, Funny)
SELECT Name, Date, Time, Lat, Long, Photo FROM humans WHERE Name = "Sarah Connor"
Re:The crying game (Score:5, Funny)