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Name The MySql Dolphin

Posted by Hemos on from the not-willy dept.

JayBonci writes: "In case you all missed it, everyone's favorite database engine, mysql is having the name the mySql dolphin contest, and everyone is invited. Nothing like a million suggestions to choose from to help them out. Not only that, but it might be a good time to help them choose a better name than some other attempts at open marketing submissions." Bill! Thom! Nguyen! Samwise! Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate!

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  1. How about... by ttfkam · · Score: 0, Troll

    ACIDfree*

    Or maybe

    Webber

    Kind of like "Flipper," but best used only for websites because, like dolphins, they can go down out of sight from time to time without warning.

    Canthandlehighvolumeupdateswithoutcorruption

    Kind of rolls off the tongue doesn't it?

    And yes, I have used MySQL and yes, I have seen what happens to a MySQL database from time to time even with proper maintenance and yes, transactions are not optional.

    Best wishes to them on naming their dolphin though.

    * ACID stands for Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, and Durability
    See this link for more info.

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