Re: PostgreSQL <> MySQL: missing the point?

Josh Berkus wrote:
> Alexey, Ian,
>
>> There are 2 sorts of people using MySQL:
>> 1) Those who know several RDBMSs and use it only when it is the best
>> tool for the job (read-only web DB, storing logs, etc)
>> 2) Those who know only MySQL and think that it is the Ultimate Solution
>> for Everything.
>
> Actually, for Comdex, I'm concerned about:
>
> 3) Management who know nothing about technology and are considering MySQL
> because MySQL AB has very nice brochures.
>
> This is *very* important becuase no-nothing management types are frequently in
> a position to mandate technology choice. MySQL, like Microsoft before them,
> have realized that being *perceived* as an enterprise database is, from a
> sales perspective, almost as good as being one.
>
> We will be at the convention with some card tables, some CDs and a handful of
> xeroxed brochures. MySQL will have a multi-media booth with big banners and
> uniforms. We need some substance to counter the glitz, and this is a very
> good start.
>
> That being said, I would like to see Alexey's other points included in the
> paper. *particularly* the part about license changes and MySQL's closed
> development process.
>

Where

http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-general/2003-09/msg01400.php

fit's perfectly.

Jan

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