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  1.2633 05/05/06 16:48:24 paul@stripped +1 -0
  manual.texi:
    Restore Core Values section
    Promote Typographical Conventions section a level

  Docs/manual.texi
    1.2811 05/05/06 16:45:32 paul@stripped +71 -8
    Restore Core Values section
    Promote Typographical Conventions section a level

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--- 1.2810/Docs/manual.texi	2005-05-06 16:41:05 -05:00
+++ 1.2811/Docs/manual.texi	2005-05-06 16:45:32 -05:00
@@ -246,6 +246,8 @@
 
 @menu
 * Manual-info::                 About This Manual
+* Manual conventions::          Conventions Used in This Manual
+* What is MySQL AB::            Overview of MySQL AB
 * What-is::                     Overview of the MySQL Database Management System
 * Roadmap::                     MySQL Development Roadmap
 * MySQL Information Sources::   MySQL Information Sources
@@ -253,7 +255,7 @@
 @end menu
 
 
-@node Manual-info, What-is, Introduction, Introduction
+@node Manual-info, Manual conventions, Introduction, Introduction
 @section About This Manual
 
 @cindex online location of manual
@@ -303,12 +305,8 @@
 identification purposes only.
 
 
-@menu
-* Manual conventions::          Conventions Used in This Manual
-@end menu
-
-@node Manual conventions,  , Manual-info, Manual-info
-@subsection Conventions Used in This Manual
+@node Manual conventions, What is MySQL AB, Manual-info, Introduction
+@section Conventions Used in This Manual
 
 @c TODO: After conversion to DocBook, we'll be able to incorporate the
 @c <userinput> tag. Uncomment the item below that
@@ -447,7 +445,72 @@
 @end example
 
 
-@node What-is, Roadmap, Manual-info, Introduction
+@node What is MySQL AB, What-is, Manual conventions, Introduction
+@section Overview of MySQL AB
+
+@cindex MySQL AB, defined
+
+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.
+
+We are dedicated to developing the MySQL database software and
+promoting it to new users. MySQL AB owns the copyright to the
+MySQL source code, the MySQL logo and (registered) trademark, and this
+manual. @xref{What-is}.
+
+@menu
+@end menu
+
+The MySQL core values show our dedication to MySQL and
+Open Source.
+
+These core values direct how MySQL AB works with the MySQL server
+software:
+
+@itemize @bullet
+@item
+To be the best and the most widely used database in the world
+@item
+To be available and affordable by all
+@item
+To be easy to use
+@item
+To be continuously improved while remaining fast and safe
+@item
+To be fun to use and improve
+@item
+To be free from bugs
+@end itemize
+
+These are the core values of the company MySQL AB and its employees:
+
+@itemize @bullet
+@item
+We subscribe to the Open Source philosophy and support the
+Open Source community
+@item
+We aim to be good citizens
+@item
+We prefer partners that share our values and mindset
+@item
+We answer email and provide support
+@item
+We are a virtual company, networking with others
+@item
+We work against software patents
+@end itemize
+
+The MySQL Web site (@uref{http://www.mysql.com/})
+provides the latest information about MySQL and MySQL AB.
+
+By the way, the ``AB'' part of the company name is the acronym for the
+Swedish ``aktiebolag,'' or ``stock company.'' It translates to ``MySQL,
+Inc.'' In fact, MySQL, Inc. and MySQL GmbH are examples of MySQL AB
+subsidiaries. They are located in the US and Germany, respectively.
+
+
+@node What-is, Roadmap, What is MySQL AB, Introduction
 @section Overview of the MySQL Database Management System
 
 @cindex MySQL, defined