Re: UN FAO Chooses MySQL over Postgres!?!?!

"FAO has also subscribed to the MySQL Network subscription offering,
which includes certified software, production support and proactive
advisor services."

It was a commercial move, where variables such as production support
and advisor services  directly from MySQL AB count, though.

g.-

On 5/2/06, Joshua Kramer <josh@bitbuckets.com> wrote:
>
> Oh, my.... I wonder how they came to these conclusions!
>
> http://linuxpr.com/releases/8687.html
>
> "With the release of MySQL 5.0 and its new features -- including stored
> procedures, triggers and views -- the reasons why we were looking at
> PostgreSQL no longer existed," continued Vertucci. "MySQL proved to be
> easier to set up, easier to manage and has become a widely-deployed
> standard in the developing countries, helping governments to achieve
> significant costs savings, without sacrificing database speed and power."
>
> Cheers,
> Josh
>
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