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gaius on Oct 21, 2008 | parent | context | favorite | on: 20 tips for MySQL db architects

Check out PostgreSQL, Firebird and SAP/DB. I can't think of a single technical or commercial reason to use MySQL.

newt0311 on Oct 21, 2008 [–]

Correction. There is one reason. Its a lot easier to find MySQL devs. than postgres, firebird, or SAP/DB devs even though the latter are a far superior product technically.

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