Speaking of MySQL, version 5.0 has just gone beta, with long wished features like stored procedures, triggers and views.
http://news.zdnet.co.uk/software/applications/0,39020384,39192964,00.htm
Has anyone tried this new version yet? AFAIK, most ditros have hardly switched to MySQL 4.x


Danny Lieberman wrote:

guys and gals

here's a "great" reason to buy a MySQL license.

A prospective client told me he was choosing MySQL over Postgres and Firebird for a system application that bundles a db because:
a) "MySQL has the most market share "
b) "We spoke to MySQL and they told us that they will give us legal defense against license infringements"


I dunno - this sounds like a protection racket to me - after all they created the exposure with their dual license policy.

I gently told the prospect that:
a) Support is a core produce for FOSS consultants and plenty of them out there to support both mysql and postgres
b) dont buy because of mkt share - buy because of functionality and fit and support
c) dont buy becuase of FUD




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