Sun Microsystems has acquired the open source database MySQL on February 25, 2008. The acquisition is notably celebrated it on the Sun.com home page. MySQL AB was had for approximately $1 billion in total consideration.

From the Sun web site “MySQL database is the world’s most popular open source database because of its fast performance, high reliability, ease of use, and dramatic cost savings.” All very true statements. I have, as have millions of others, embraced MySQL with open arms the day I learned about it. There is just no equal alternative in terms of compatibility and availability. The site goes on to describe how Google has embraced the MySQL database platform to run business critical systems.