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Title: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: sam on November 12, 2009, 17:56

this nicely relates to the discussion we were having about mysql being free or not... http://www.h-online.com/open/features/The-MySQL-question-free-or-free-market-852030.html

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:10

It'll end in tears.

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:24

Ours, if we have to pay for it.  :(

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:25

 ;D

It could make running forums very expensive without sponsorship or ads. :(

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:26

Well, we have sponsorship!  ;D

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:29

I wonder how far Simon would go?

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:34

I wouldn't think it would be cost prohibitive, and someone will probably come up with another free one anyway.  I think there are forums that don't use MySQL.

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:36

Quote from: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:34

I wouldn't think it would be cost prohibitive, and someone will probably come up with another free one anyway.  I think there are forums that don't use MySQL.

We need a fingers crossed smiley. :)

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:41

What, like this one?  :x:

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:46

OK, so where am I missing it? The pop up window - it's no good there, I use it too much. ;D

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:48

I'll try and squeeze it onto the reply box, but it's : x :

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 18:49

Happy now?   ::) ;D

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 18:59

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Yes. ;D

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 19:26

How did you manage to get them misaligned?   :laugh:

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 19:27

I don't know, interesting effect though, isn't it. :)

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Rik on November 12, 2009, 19:27

Better now? ;D

Title: Re: The MySQL question - free or free-market?
Post by: Simon on November 12, 2009, 19:29

That's better.  :)