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Oracle Responds To MySQL Purchase Concerns

Posted by Soulskill on from the we-cool-man-we-cool dept.

Luke has no name writes "Yesterday we discussed MySQL founder Monty Widenius's objections to the acquisition of MySQL by Oracle. Today, Oracle released a statement to address some of these issues. Among their commitments, Oracle says they intend to continue releasing MySQL under the GPL, allow vendors to produce 'any-license' third-party engines, maintain the Reference Manual, invest millions into the product, and create a 'customer advisory board.' The pledges are still not enough for some, however."

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  1. well by larry+bagina · · Score: 1, Funny

    larry ellison may be an asshole, but at least he's not a mighty wide anus. Maybe monty should offer to buy back mysql if it's that important to him?

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    These aren't the 'roids you're looking for.

  2. Re:Fork? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    If the sky does start to fall, then fork.

    So we will fork in 2012 then ?

  3. Re:Fork? by middlemen · · Score: 2, Funny

    The problem is, he already sold the copyright and now only has access to the GPLed version.

    So, basically Monty screwed himself in the deal! Haha! He should now change his name to Monty Wide-Anus.

  4. Re:MySQL is under Duel license - all contributions by CrashandDie · · Score: 3, Funny

    Duel license? When there is a conflict in git/svn/cvs during a merge, shoot the other developer.

    I like it.

  5. Re:Why bother with MySQL? by StuartHankins · · Score: 2, Funny

    Plus with the PostgreSQL install, after you're done you can have a LAPP dance to celebrate.