Help Save MySQL!
You may have heard that Oracle is attempting to buy Sun Microsystems, which now owns MySQL, the free, open source relational database system that powers a lot of the Internet.
There is significant concern that if Oracle gets control of MySQL that they will gradually decapitate it, since it competes with its own (very expensive) database systems. The European Union is holding hearings next month, and they need input.
Here is the text of an email that I received today from a former member of the core MySQL team who is still very active in MySQL development:
I am contacting you because you have in the past shown interest in MySQL and from that I assume you are interested in the future well-being of MySQL.
Now you have a unique opportunity to make a difference. By signing the petition at http://www.helpmysql.org you can help affect the future of MySQL as an Open Source database.
You can find more information of this on my latest blog post at: http://monty-says.blogspot.com/2009/12/help-keep-internet-free.html
Help us spread the world about this petition! http://www.helpmysql.org is available in 18 languages and every vote is important, independent of from where in the world it comes!
If you know people that are using MySQL, please contact them and ensure they also sign the petition!
Regards,
Monty
Creator of MySQL
PS: If you already have signed the petition or know about it, sorry for reminding you about this! Because of the importance of this issue, I am trying to contact every person that I have ever communicated with regarding MySQL.
Consider taking action if you like having an open source alternative to Oracle and SQL Server. Much as I love and use SQL Server, both Oracle and Microsoft need this kind of competition!
Thanks!
Don