Re: MySQL and DB2 storage engine for IBM i

[Jon Paris <jon.paris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Dec 18, 2010, at 1:00 PM, web400-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> > IMHO, the big issue that this screams out to me is this: 
> > "Nobody is using this tool."
>
> That struck me too.  I didn't mention it because I hate to bear negative news 
> about the platform.  On the other hand I don't see Oracle having a strategic 
> interest in IBM i, either.  Give away MySQL so IBM can make money off it? 
> What's the value proposition?

I think Scott's comment is accurate if modified to say "Nobody is _paying_ to use this tool." I suspect that the problem is two-fold. First folks are using the Community Edition and not paying for service. Second that Oracle are pulling support from every platform considered a competitor to its new empire. Or rather to those platforms that are a threat and don't represent a sufficient revenue stream to counter that.


Jon Paris

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