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Dear Oracle, we need to talk about the future of MySQL

Faithful pen open letter proposing independent foundation with or without Big Red's participation A group of influential ...

No end for MySQL: Features for Community Edition and more transparency

After massive staff cuts and a months-long development pause, Oracle promises a new beginning for MySQL – including ...
InfoWorld

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 ...

Can MySQL still be saved? Open letter to Oracle

After MySQL community summits, an open letter urges Oracle to discuss the database's future. Do Oracle's recent announcements satisfy critics?

Oracle promises 'decisive new approach' to MySQL - will this mean big changes?

Oracle sets out refreshed approach to MySQL ...
Analytics Insight

PostgreSQL vs MySQL: Which Database is Better in 2026?

Overview: PostgreSQL leads in developer popularity in 2026 and offers advanced features for complex workloads.MySQL remains ...
CNET

The open-source community's double standard on MySQL

The open-source community needs to figure out a consistent response to code contributions. Those who give much get little credit, while those who give little get a lot of credit. Does this sound ...
Network World

Changes at MySQL draw fire from community

MySQL AB has made it harder for developers to use the enterprise edition of its database software for free, sparking a debate about whether the company has strayed from its obligation to its ...