From: Date: October 4 1999 6:04am
Subject: Re: [GENERAL] PostgreSQL vs Mysql comparison
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> fm Scott Perkins  Atlanta, GA
> 
> Guys I'd just like to say what a "luxury" problem it is to have the choice
> between two mature and proven products.  In this world of Gatesville there is
> obviously plenty of market share to go around and I don't view PostgreSQL and
> Mysql as competitors but complementors.  Nevertheless, it is competitivism sp?
> that is sometimes inspiring this discussion.  Let's recognize this as GOOD.
> 
> Having said that and I am still interested in learning even more about both. 
> I think a fair analogy is something like the world of auto racing.  
> Locally among linux devotees we have preliminarily concluded that Mysql is kind
> of the Dragster King and PostgreSQL is sort of the
> Lemans-Slalom-Winding-Roadrace-
> King.  They each are winners. . . And you can't say which is better. 
> 

Yes, this is basically what I say in the FAQ item mentioning MySQL.

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