RE: MySQL in the future? (OT)

In that article, unless I missed it, they didn't mention the deal between SAP and MySQL.
SAP, MySQL Sign Open-Source Database Deal (By MARC L. SONGINI, JUNE 02, 2003, Computerworld)
"SAP AG last week said it plans to hand off lead development of its SAP DB database software to MySQL AB and work with MySQL to deliver an enterprise-class version of that company's namesake open-source database." http://www.computerworld.com/softwaretopics/erp/story/0,10801,81711,00.html

I think MySQL is definitely worth learning. You can find it for a whole bunch of different platforms here:
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/mysql-4.0.html

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ron Rogers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> WILL OPEN-SOURCE THREATEN ORACLE, IBM AND MS? | Internet News
> How big of a threat are open-source databases to software giants like
> Oracle, who hold most of the market and revenue share today? MySQL
> could be the biggest challenger to Oracle, and even Microsoft and IBM
> in the database market. MySQL is making inroads as a database
> alternative for small businesses or departmentally inside larger
> enterprises. Ultimately, the groundswell of support for MySQL could
> propel it on a Linux-like course to stardom as companies look to
> reduce TCO for databases.
>
> For the full details, click:
> http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/2221901
>
> Interesting article.... Is this the wave of the future for the small
> consultant??
>
> If the CEO is smart he will start a certification program and release
> upgrades every 18 months. It keeps the revenue comming it.
> Ron

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