June 2002
Intermediate to advanced
816 pages
20h 46m
English
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What Is MySQL AB?
MySQL AB is the company of the MySQL founders and main developers. MySQL AB was originally established in Sweden by David Axmark, Allan Larsson, and Michael Monty Widenius.
All the developers of the MySQL server are employed by the company. We are a virtual organisation with people in a dozen countries around the world. We communicate extensively over the Net every day with each other and with our users, supporters and partners.
We are dedicated to developing the MySQL software and spreading our database to new users. MySQL AB owns the copyright to the MySQL source code, the MySQL logo and trademark, and this manual. See Section 1.2.
The MySQL core values show our dedication to MySQL and open source.
We want the MySQL Database Software to be:
The best and the most widely used database in the world.
Available and affordable for all.
Easy to use.
Continuously improving while remaining fast and safe.
Fun to use and improve.
Free from bugs.
MySQL AB and the people at MySQL AB:
Promote open source philosophy and support the open source community.
Aim to be good citizens.
Prefer partners that share our values and mind-set.
Answer email and provide support.
Are a virtual company, networking with others.
Work against software patents.
The MySQL web site (http://www.mysql.com/) provides the latest information about MySQL and MySQL AB.
The Business Model and Services of MySQL AB
One of the most common questions we encounter is: "How can you make a living from something you give away for free? ...
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