Sun has backtracked on previous plans to release important backup features for its MySQL database under a proprietary licence, following widespread criticism from the open-source community. "MySQL ...

MySQL's move to begin offering parts of its namesake database as closed source only will apply only to plug-ins, according to co-founder David Axmark. Clarifying reports that emerged from the MySQL ...

Sun has sent shockwaves through the open-source software community today by acquiring open-source database company MySQL AB. The MySQL database is regarded as one of the core components of open source ...

The European Commission is trying to protect competition by blocking Oracle's purchase of MySQL, but the consequence may be to dampen investment in open-source communities. Matt Asay is a veteran ...