2 articles tagged "database software"

MySQL vs PostgreSQL

Useful comparison of MySQL and PostgreSQL open source database software.

MySQL vs PostgreSQL is a decision many must make when approaching open-source relational databases management systems. Both are time-proven solutions that compete strongly with propriety database software.
Sun Microsystems to Acquire MySQL Database Server
This is yet another successful story for open source software. Sun has no database software to sell in a $15 billion market that Oracle leads, according to IDC study. Congratulations, Monty, David and the crew.
Now, Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MySQL AB, an open source [...]