Comment Speaking of economic interest... (Score 3, Interesting) 241
Oracle has a HUGE economic interest in making sure MySQL sucks bad enough that customers buy Oracle databases instead.
so you are saying that using an open standard is better? *gasp*
the classic excuses come to mind:
* we would have to re-train people to use it aka Linux is scary (as if they dont already train people to use MS products)
* vendor lock-in (but not a direct addmission)
* open source is insecure (o rly?)
* microsoft provides supports and linux doesn't (*cough* red hat?)
so basically, no legitimate reason.
The best book on programming for the layman is "Alice in Wonderland"; but that's because it's the best book on anything for the layman.