Sun to buy MySQL for $1 bn

[hammerhead]

Sun Microsystems Inc (JAVA.O: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Wednesday that it would buy open source developer MySQL AB for about $1 billion to expand into the database market

Though it will take sun a few months to complete the deal, I think its a good move by Sun to combat oracle.

Source:
UPDATE 2-Sun Micro to buy MySQL for $1 billion | Industries | Technology, Media & Telecommunications | Reuters

The Associated Press: Sun to Buy MySQL for $1 Billion

 

[Quad Master]

Hope the free version of MySQL doesn't become paid.

 

[hammerhead]

I doubt that. Sun is a big supporter of open source.

 

[Quad Master]

Then it fine , as i MySQL is one of the best free db's out there.

 

[ultra vires]

Sun wont charge you for MySQL installations but i highly doubt that if the support would come for free. Btw who needs support when we have a great documentation and a lot of forums

 

[renegade]

The only bread earner for open source software is support. Why would any firm provide it for free. Sun or mySQL itself being no exception.