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Many of the best-known PostgreSQL hackers joined together several weeks ago for the annual PGCon, a conference dedicated to all things PostgreSQL. I've finally had a chance to review some of the talks and slides from that conference, and it not only gives me confidence in what PostgreSQL can do today, but also where it is headed in the coming years. Between scaling, geographic information systems, compatibility with other databases, and configuration management, presentations at PGCon contained a wealth of information for anyone using PostgreSQL.
For many years, MySQL has been the best-known open-source relational database. Sun bought it and the company earlier this year, leading many to wonder what the business strategy would be. This week, the CEO of MySQL revealed part of that strategy -- the introduction of proprietary add-ons that will only be distributed to commercial customers.
Reaction in the open-source world has been quite negative. What does this shift mean for MySQL?
