As Oracle loses interest in MySQL, devs mull future options

As Big Red's governance of the popular database comes into question, contributors to MySQL consider wresting control ...
InfoWorld

What is the future for MySQL?

While PostgreSQL has thrived in recent years, MySQL has languished. MySQL backers are coming together to change that.
dbta

Navigating the Open-Source Revolution in Database Management

Open-source software has reshaped many IT disciplines, and the world of database administration (DBA) is no exception. The open-source community, and the software it has produced, has evolved into a ...
OfficeChai

MySQL and MariaDB Are Named After The Daughters Of Creator Michael Widenius

The most simply-named product names can sometimes have the most surprising of origins. Behind two of the world’s most widely-used database management ...