It seems to me that MemSQL is just an implementation of MySQL with the commit behavior changed to something like "BATCH, NO WAIT." This would normally introduce a period of time when the transaction could be lost before it is written to disk, if there were a power outage or something, but with battery backups on enterprise RAID cards, the transaction should still be saved in the RAM on the RAID card. I think it would still be possible to lose the transaction if the server crashed mid-transaction, so perhaps this is a safe implementation of BATCH, NO WAIT on MySQL?

Bandwidth is not the issue here people, AT&T is limited by the total spectrum they have available for wireless subscribers. As each device requires radio time on the network, there is essentially a limit to the total number of subscribers a tower and network can service. With iPhones and wireless users, it seems AT&T has opted to add a data cap to urge users to essentially use less "radio time." We have a number of M2M devices using the AT&T network around the US, although we use GPRS, not 3G. The situation for M2M is a bit different compared to consumer devices as these devices often use some "radio time" but send much less data, meaning AT&T gets less $$/subscriber. I've seen devices barred on AT&T and T-Mobile networks while in our home PLMN, which shouldn't happen aside from subscription issues or lack of GPRS resources on the network (i.e. too many subscribers on the tower). Most annoyingly though, AT&T has not fessed up to this...so I hope the investigation is successful and AT&T opens up the inner details of their network. I've also read about a setting called EONS (Enhanced Operator Name String) that forces devices to see both home and roaming network, whether or not AT&T owned, to be displayed as an "AT&T" network. This can fool some users into thinking they are NOT roaming, when in fact they are. Grrrrrr AT&T

I've got a 2004 Civic Hybrid and I just learned about this issue from a recent experience. My engine light came on, took it in, long story short, they said the hybrid batteries needed to be replaced. As I have 80k+ miles, my warranty had expired, and I was going to have to pay $3,000. I found some forums that mentioned the programming issue, and lo and behold, I received a brand new hybrid battery and new programming, all for free (or rather, under an extended warranty). My MPG went from 40+ before the service to 35 or so with the new programming. But I've also noticed that the charging/assist logic is quite odd, sometimes on hills, I'll notice it charging even though the battery is not empty and I'm pressing the gas down pretty hard...might be some bugs. I love my Civic Hybrid, but I completely regret buying the Hybrid version, as the stories of battery replacements are turning out to be more accurate than I hoped. Either way, 400-450 miles per tank makes up for it; at least it feels like your being more efficient.

out of africa!