The European Union is not the only one antsy about Oracle taking possession of the open source MySQL database should the commercial database giant’s merger with Sun Microsystems get final approval. So ...

What's going on with MySQL and the broader MySQL marketplace? Peter Zaitsev recently wondered if Oracle is finally killing MySQL, if not through action, then inaction. Meanwhile, another key MySQL ...

The open source MySQL spin-off has steadily added features all its own. Here are five good reasons to switch to MariaDB.

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and declining commits demand a foundation-led model that includes Oracle but restores ...

HELSINKI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Michael Widenius, the creator of the MySQL database, said he is turning his vocal campaign against Oracle's planned takeover of Sun Microsystems to China and Russia ...

Cutting corners: MySQL is a popular open-source relational database management system developed by Swedish company MySQL AB in the mid 90s. Sun Microsystems acquired the firm in 2008, which Oracle ...