Re: MySQL in the future?

On Wed, Jun 18, 2003 at 09:10:39AM -0800, M Rafiq wrote:
> Tim,
> May be a an off-topic question to you or anybody who can answer.
>
> What is the best source / books to learn mysql quickest possible without
> too much cost to an individual?

The online docs are good:
  http://www.mysql.com/doc/en/index.html

For dead trees, these are good:
  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0735712123   http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0596001452

Tim.

> I am asking this because in my recent job search I found couple of good
> companies are also using mysql.
>
> Regards
> Rafiq
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> On Tue, Jun 17, 2003 at 01:30:17PM -0800, Gogala, Mladen wrote:
> > Nope, it will not. Companies are still suspicious toward open source
> > and if they cannot buy it, they will not use it. The most often quoted
> > reason is support.
>
> http://www.mysql.com/support/index.html
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> I have found their support consistently excellent.
>
> Tim.
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> > Mladen Gogala
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> > 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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