Re: (wtf) Top 20 Open Source Software Projects in the Enterprise

JoshuaKramer wrote:
>
>> 1. A lot more people know MySQL and thus can be hired, and in theory
>> be immediately productive.
>> 2. MySQL people are cheaper. On average from the people I talk to
>> 30-40% cheaper than a qualified PostgreSQL DBA.
>
> My response: if you are an A/V production company wanting to buy new
> equipment, do you go to Wal*Mart and buy the $999 Plasma TV Special, or
> do you go to an A/V supply house and buy a good, commercial-quality unit
> for $2400?
>
> I know I'm preaching to the choir, but consider: is your 40% cheaper
> MySQL admin going to know how to secure your data properly so you don't
> loose a few bits here and there?  If your data is only ancillary to your
> business - like if you're a plumber and connecting pipes is your thing -
> them MySQL might be OK, and your 40% cheaper admin would fit the bill.

You are preaching to the choir. ;)

Joshua D. Drake


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