MySQL
Oracle 10g Express Edition Target Audience. Is it MySQL?
Just where is Oracle planning on targeting the new Oracle 10g Express Edition? The obvious answer would be to counter the arch nemesis Microsoft, and the low end product offerings, like the MS SQL Server and the low end free engine MSDE.
Read moreOracle 10g Express, Free v’s Open Source and OFA
In lunching with an old Oracle Friend, the topic turned to Oracle 10g Express Edition, and we discussed the pros and cons for organisations. The first thing he asked me was, “Have you tried loading the database larger then the 4G limit yet”.
Read moreMySQL 5 differences
Just a note, while MySQL provide a list of Version 5 Features (Official Data Sheet ), I’ve so far found a few small things. mysql> DESC [table], the Null column now shows NO when it was blank
Read moreMySQL 5 Production Release
MySQL has offically released Version 5 (5.0.15). Just installed over the RC (5.0.13) and restarted had my development machine working fine, however now I need to more closely investigate 2 complicated queries with Outer Joins that no longer work between 4 and 5, and 2 update queries that have crashed my 5.
Read moreBrisbane MySQL Users Group
By accident I came across a MySQL Users Group in Brisbane .http://mysql.meetup.com/84/ . I guess I should have thought about it sooner, I go to the QLD Java Users Group, I spent a long time going to the Oracle Users Group, and have been involved in an XP Users group.
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