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MySQL Founder Monty Quits Sun (Or Not)

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the who-didn't-predict-that dept.

Paul Boutin writes "A reliable source tells Valleywag that MySQL inventor Michael Widenius, better known as Monty, has resigned from Sun. Sun bought Monty's MySQL company in a billion-dollar deal last January. Brian Aker, who forked the Web 2.0-friendly Drizzle SQL database (and former Slashdot engineer!), remains at Sun." Kaj Arnö and Sheeri Cabral share their thoughts.

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  1. Shoot by XanC · · Score: 5, Insightful

    If I'd just made a billion-dollar deal for my company, I'd sure look long and hard at not working anymore.

  2. no golden handcuffs ? by KernelMuncher · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I am surprised Sun didn't tie Monty to the company with golden handcuffs (deferred compensation). His departure could have a negative effect on customer loyalty. And it sure does look bad for the founder to be leaving so quickly.

    1. Re:no golden handcuffs ? by Jherek+Carnelian · · Score: 4, Insightful

      They probably had a 9-month contract to keep him around and now the 9 months are up.
      It is extremely common for the previous owner/ceo to bail out in a year or so after their company is acquired.

  3. Well, I would do the same by eatfastnoodle · · Score: 4, Insightful

    isn't build a company, sell it to big guys and go into early retirement the ultimate dream of every nerd?