The MySQL Roadmap – What's Planned?

MySQL is old news ...or is it? In this fast-paced expose, Blane looks at where MySQL is now, and what's planned in Versions 4.1 and 5 - including the exciting developments of MySQL Cluster and Stored Procedures!

Warrene, Blane. SitePoint (2004). Articles>Information Design>Databases>Open Source

PostgreSQL vs. MySQL vs. Commercial Databases: It's All About What You Need

Can you trust the leading open-source database engines, PostgreSQL and MySQL, to deliver the performance and features that the Oracles, SQL Servers, and DB2s of the world do? Not just yet, but they could offer enough to meet your needs. Find out how they stack up against each other, as well as against the commercial alternatives.

Conrad, Tim. DevX.com (2004). Articles>Information Design>Databases>Open Source