The original MySQL developers are back together to work on a rival to Oracle's open source database.Read More
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Earlier this month in San Francisco, Oracle announced their Cloud platform in Oracle Open World 2012. Though a late entrant to Cloud game, Oracle decided to enter with a fully baked platform... Read More
Oracle has released MySQL 5.5. Craig looks at the new features and improvements to the world's most-used open source database.Read More
Software patents are a curse on the industry, depriving it of innovation and excellence. Adam explores here the argument for abolishing them, and urges you to take action now.Read More
Control of the OpenOffice suite has been grappled from Oracle in a bid to create a truly independent open source product. Craig discusses whether this will liberate development or confuse users.Read More
Michael Widenius, the original creator of MySQL, is concerned about Oracle's takeover of the popular open source database. If you agree, you can now sign a petition at helpmysql.org.Read More
Oracle have made a five-year promise to MySQL users following objections from the EU and Michael Widenius, the database's creator. Could the Sun takeover occur before the end of the year?Read More
Oracle's takeover of Sun Microsystems has been thrown into doubt following formal objections from the European Union's anti-trust regulator. The EU believes the deal puts MySQL at risk.Read More
