Re: mysql.org

[Marten Mickos]

Andy, a clarification below

Andy Woolley wrote:
 > > I see one HUGE difference between these support sites and .net,
 > > in regards to .com: Every one but .net clearly state that
 > > this is a product of MySQL AB, tell people about and make
 > > very explicit links mysql.com.

 > The impression I get from the .org site, is that they are promoting a
 > product called MySQL, and that MySQL AB (found at mysql.com) is a different
 > product all together. This, is in my opinion is simply not on. I have 
been using
 > MySQL for many years and I am now wondering if there
 > actually is a difference between MySQL and MySQL AB simply because mysql.org
 > are implying such a fact. Their web site is also giving me the impression
 > that they are responsible for the development of MySQL.I know Nusphere have
 > given both time and money to the development of MySQL but I really don't
 > think it quite justifies building a web site with the intention of deceiving
 > users that may not know the full history of MySQL.

NuSphere is not and was not participating in the development of the MySQL 
server, which always has been in the hands of Monty at MySQL AB. NuSphere's 
development effort goes into the Gemini component and other software (I 
hope this is a fair statement, and NuSphere is welcome to comment and 
elaborate on it).

 > I'm no lawyer but I would say that the content on mysql.org is very
 > misleading and should be changed, pronto.

 > Another thing that concerns me greatly, is that almost every page on
 > mysql.org contains the word free. Too much use of the word free, to me,
 > sends "big time" warning signals. Kind regards, Andy.
 >

Marten Mickos
MySQL AB