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Originally Posted by theezy

Most people here probably use a MySQL database and probably dont want to pay to use MySQL or learn a new database software. Also I thought this was the off topic lounge, therefore topics posted here do not all have to be relevant to what directly effects vBulletin forum owners.

Nothing you posted says that individuals who currently use mySQL databases will have to pay, at any point in the future. One of your sources is an Oracle press release (that doesn't mention mySQL anywhere, only Java and Solaris), the other is a link to your own site, or whoever owns the site you are promoting.

You scraped an article that relates to the concerns that businesses that currently use mySQL instead of Oracle databases, and appear to be trying to run a site based on perpetuating a fear that it will flow on down to all mySQL users.

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And just to show I can link to articles too:

http://www.newsfactor.com/story.xhtm...d=101005XX8RCL

Oracle said it planned to outspend Sun on MySQL research and development over the next three years. Sun spent $24 billion on that in its last fiscal year. It promised to make sure MySQL will continue to work with third-party "storage Relevant Products/Services engines," which are pieces of software used for handling data Relevant Products/Services storage, and that MySQL customers wouldn't be required to buy support services from Oracle as a condition of obtaining a commercial MySQL license.

So. A commercial license appears to be on the horizon. Couldn't find anything about it being mandatory. Perhaps, just perhaps, Oracle will offer this option that includes support and maintenance?

@OP: I work in the industry. Do you?