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MySQL Founders Reunite To Form SkySQL
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."
Yes. Especially since it's a "drop in" replacement for MySQL.
I was already tempted. Now I'm pretty much convinced.
Let's all back these guys so that they can sell us out a second time later down the road, when the community makes them successful again.
MySQL (or MariaDB, or SkySQL) are not suitable for use in banking, but the vast majority of database applications don't have the same requirements of banks. Banks have extremely high data integrity, retention and security requirements. Armoured cars have extremely high security and cargo integrity and retention requirements. But vast majority of transportation applications don't require armoured cars.
MySQL is demonstrably scaleable and is secure and robust enough for the vast majority of applications. It is used extensively in health care - which has fairly high privacy and data retention requirements. It's a matter of using the right tool for the right application. Sledge hammers are useful for breaking concrete, not so much for framing. Statements like "because banks don't use MySQL, you shouldn't either" are just ignorant.
If you aren't part of the solution, then there is good money to be made prolonging the problem
Because the people who came up with MySQL shouldn't be touching PostgreSQL code.
Meanwhile, their work allows you to become successful, FOR FREE... so you know, they're definitely screwing you.
I want to delete my account but Slashdot doesn't allow it.