Re: The New Slashdot Setup (includes MySql server)

On Thu, 18 May 2000, Bruce Momjian wrote:

> > Info on the new slashdot.org setup
> > 
> > <http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=00/05/18/1427203&mode=nocomment>
> > 
> > interesting because of the plans (meaning $$$) they have to improve
> > MySql, and because they are the flagship MySql site/application. 
> > 
> > In the comment page, replying to the usual "Why not PostgreSql?" thread
> > someone pointed out an extract from the MySql docs that seems to me
> > blatantly false
> > (http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=00/05/18/1427203&cid=131).
> 
> Just finished reading the thread.  I am surprised how many people
> slammed them on their MySQL over PostgreSQL decision.  People are
> slamming MySQL all over the place.  :-)
> 
> Seems like inertia was the reason to stay with MySQL.  What that means
> to me is that for their application space, PostgreSQL already has
> superior technology, and people realize it.  This means we are on our
> way up, and MySQL is, well, ....

In SlashDot's defence here ... I dooubt there is much they do that would
require half of what we offer ... it *very* little INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE
and *alot* of SELECT ...