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Community push intensifies to free MySQL from Oracle’s control amid stagnation fears

An open letter signed by architects, DBAs, and engineers argues that closed development, missing AI‑era features, and ...
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Oracle adds machine learning features to MySQL HeatWave

Oracle is adding new machine learning features to its data analytics cloud service MySQL HeatWave. MySQL HeatWave combines OLAP (online analytical processing), OLTP (online transaction processing), ...
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Monty Widenius 'heartbroken' at the extent of Oracle's MySQL job cuts

Oracle has instigated "widespread layoffs" across its core MySQL development team, sparking concern about the future of one of the world's most popular open-source databases.… Around 70 members of the ...
CNET

Oracle-Sun deal gets EU approval, finally

After intense antitrust investigation focused on the MySQL database, the European Commission gives an official OK for Oracle to acquire Sun Microsystems. Lance Whitney is a freelance technology writer ...
Reuters

Why is Oracle fighting so hard for Sun's MySQL?

BOSTON (Reuters) - Oracle Corp has allowed regulatory approval of its $7 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems Inc to drag on for months due to controversy over a database that most users get for ...