On: Can PostgreSQL pickup where MySQL left off?

[pablospr]

When you’re choosing a database, you’re making a long-term decision, because changing your mind later is difficult and expensive. You want to get it right the first time

Here's a comparison in a tabluar format http://database-management-systems.findthebest.com/compare/1...

[Halienja → pablospr]

that's a good comparison. We use MySQL and PostGre both in our organization and the deciding factor is mainly cost.

[masklinn → Halienja]

> PostGre

It has never been named "PostGre".

Its original name was Postgres, the current one is PostgreSQL with Postgres the accepted nickname.