[TriLUG] This is not good

[mgmonza]

Christopher L Merrill wrote:
> mgmonza wrote:
>> That leaves PostgreSql as the only free SQL database, I believe.  It's 
>
> Ignoring the plethora of free databases, don't ya think you're jumping
> the gun a little?
>
> First, it's open-source...and thus not easy to kill.  Worst case, no more
> funding for development - which means the community will have to continue
> development.
>
> Second, Oracle didn't buy MySql, they bought Sun - MySql is along for the
> ride.  Oracle wanted hardware, Solaris and Java.  I wouldn't be surprised
> if they put MySql up for sale.
>
>
>

I wasn't aware of the plethora, but that's comforting.  MySQL and 
Postgres are the ones I've seen used as an alternative to Oracle, and 
MySQL the most often.