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@ -229,15 +229,19 @@ MySQL, see @ref{MySQL-Books}.
@menu
* MySQL and MySQL AB:: MySQL, MySQL AB, and Open Source
* MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks::
* MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell::
* MySQL Information Sources:: MySQL Information Sources
* Licensing and Support:: MySQL Support and Licensing
* MySQL AB business model and services::
* MySQL server licenses::
* Compatibility:: How Standards-compatible Is MySQL?
* Comparisons:: How MySQL Compares to Other Databases
* TODO:: MySQL and the future (The TODO)
@end menu
@node MySQL and MySQL AB, MySQL Information Sources, Introduction, Introduction
@node MySQL and MySQL AB, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks, Introduction, Introduction
@section MySQL, MySQL AB, and Open Source
@menu
@ -1157,7 +1161,330 @@ for dealing with ambiguous date input data (data containing 2-digit year
values).
@node MySQL Information Sources, Licensing and Support, MySQL and MySQL AB, Introduction
@c FIX: Start new by AGL - Erik's text on logos and trademarks
@node MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL and MySQL AB, Introduction
@section MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
Many users of the MySQL database want to display the MySQL AB dolphin logo
on their websites, on their books or boxed products. We welcome and
encourage this although it should be noted that the word @code{MySQL} and the
MySQL dolphin logo are trademarks of MySQL AB and may only be used as
stated in our trademark policy at
@uref{@uref{http://www.mysql.com/company/trademark.html}.
@menu
* The Original MySQL logo:: The Original MySQL logo
* MySQL logos that may be used without written permission:: MySQL logos that may be used without written permission
* When need MySQL logo permission:: When do you need a written permission to use MySQL logos?
* MySQL AB partnership logos:: MySQL AB partnership logos
* Using MySQL word in presentations:: Using the word @code{MySQL} in printed text or presentations
* Using MySQL word in company and product names:: Using the word @code{MySQL} in company and product names
@end menu
@node The Original MySQL logo, MySQL logos that may be used without written permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection The Original MySQL logo
@c FIX: picture: MySQL logo
The MySQL dolphin logo was designed by the Finnish advertising agency
Priority in 2001. The dolphin was chosen as a suitable symbol for the
MySQL database since it is a smart, fast and lean animal, effortlessly
navigating oceans of data. We also happen to like dolphins.
The original MySQL logo may only be used by representatives of MySQL AB
and by those having a written agreement allowing them to do so.
@node MySQL logos that may be used without written permission, When need MySQL logo permission, The Original MySQL logo, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection MySQL logos that may be used without written permission
@c FIX: pictures: powered by, works with, included - logos
We have designed a set of special @emph{Conditional Use} logos that may be
downloaded from our website at
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/downloads/logos.html}
and used on third party websites without written permission from MySQL AB.
The use of these logos is not entirely unrestricted but as the name
implies subject to our trademark policy that is also available on our
website. You should read through the trademark policy if you plan to use
them. The requirements are basically:
@itemize @bullet
@item
Use the logo you need as displayed on the @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}
site. You may scale it to fit your needs, but not change colours or design,
or alter the graphics in any way.
@item
Make it evident that you, and not MySQL AB, are the creator and owner of
the site that displays the MySQL trademark.
@item
Don't use the trademark in a way that is detrimental to MySQL AB or to the
value of MySQL AB trademarks. We reserve the right to revoke the right to
use the MySQL AB trademark.
@item
If you use the trademark on a website, make it clickable, leading directly
to @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}
@item
If you are using the MySQL database under GPL in an application, your
application must (i) be Open Source, (ii) be able to connect to a MySQL
server.
@end itemize
Contact us at email{trademark@@mysql.com} to inquire about special
arrangements to fit your needs.
@node When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB partnership logos, MySQL logos that may be used without written permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection When do you need a written permission to use MySQL logos?
In the following cases you need a written permission from MySQL AB before
using MySQL logos:
@itemize @bullet
@item
When displaying any MySQL AB logo anywhere except on your website.
@item
When displaying any MySQL AB logo except the @emph{Conditional Use} logos
above on websites or elsewhere.
@end itemize
Out of legal and commercial reasons we have to monitor the use of MySQL
trademarks on products, books etc. We will usually require a fee for
displaying MySQL AB logos on commercial products, since we think it is
reasonable that some of the revenue is returned to fund further
development of the MySQL database.
@node MySQL AB partnership logos, Using MySQL word in presentations, When need MySQL logo permission, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection MySQL AB partnership logos
@c FIX: pictures: partnership logos - Bertrand?
MySQL partnership logos may only be used by companies and persons having
a written partnership agreement with MySQL AB. Partnerships include
certification as a MySQL trainer or consultant. If you are interested in
entering our partnership programmes, please visit our website for details
or mail to email{partner@@mysql.com}.
@node Using MySQL word in presentations, Using MySQL word in company and product names, MySQL AB partnership logos, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in printed text or presentations
MySQL AB welcomes references to the MySQL database, but note that the
word @code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Because of this, you should
append the trademark symbol @code{TM} to the first or most prominent use
of the word MySQL in a text and where appropriate use a statement that
@code{MySQL} is a trademark of MySQL AB. Please refer to our trademark
policy at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/company/trademark.html} for
details.
@node Using MySQL word in company and product names, , Using MySQL word in presentations, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks
@subsection Using the word @code{MySQL} in company and product names
Use of the word @code{MySQL} in product or company names or in Internet
domain names is not allowed without written permission from MySQL AB.
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@c FIX: Start new by AGL - Kaj's text MySQL 4.0 in a Nutshell
@node MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL Information Sources, MySQL AB Logos and Trademarks, Introduction
@section MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
Dateline 16 October 2001, Uppsala, Sweden
Long promised by MySQL AB and long awaited by our users,
MySQL 4.0 is now available in alpha version for download from
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/} and our mirrors.
Main new features of MySQL 4.0 are geared towards our existing
business and community users, enhancing MySQL (TM) as the
solution for mission-critical, heavy load database systems.
Other new features target the users of embedded databases.
@menu
* 4.0 NutShell Stepwise Rollout:: Stepwise Rollout
* 4.0 Nutshell Development use possible immediately:: Development use possible immediately
* 4.0 Nutshell Embedded MySQL:: Embedded MySQL
* 4.0 Nutshell Other features:: Other features available from MySQL 4.0.0
* 4.0 Nutshell Future features:: Future MySQL 4.0 features
* 4.0 Nutshell 4.1 development release:: MySQL 4.1, the following development release
@end menu
@node 4.0 NutShell Stepwise Rollout, 4.0 Nutshell Development use possible immediately, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection Stepwise Rollout
The rollout of MySQL 4.0 will come in several steps, with
the first version labelled 4.0.0 already containing most of the
new features. Additional features will be incorporated into
MySQL 4.0.1, 4.0.2 onwards; very probably within two months,
MySQL 4.0 will be labelled beta. Further new features will then
be added in MySQL 4.1, which is targetted for alpha release
in December/January.
@node 4.0 Nutshell Development use possible immediately, 4.0 Nutshell Embedded MySQL, 4.0 NutShell Stepwise Rollout, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection Development use possible immediately
Users are not recommended to switch their production systems
to MySQL 4.0 until it is released in beta version later Q4/2001.
However, even the initial release has passed our extensive
test suite without any errors on any of the platforms we test on.
Due to the large number of new features, we thus recommend
MySQL 4.0 even in alpha form for development use, with
the release schedule of MySQL 4.0 being such that it will
reach stable state before the deployment of user applications
now under development.
@node 4.0 Nutshell Embedded MySQL, 4.0 Nutshell Other features, 4.0 Nutshell Development use possible immediately, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection Embedded MySQL
With @code{libmysqld}, the realm of applications suitable for MySQL
expands vastly. Using the embedded MySQL server library, one can
embed MySQL into various applications and electronics devices, where
the end user has no knowledge of there actually being an underlying
database. Embedded MySQL is ideal for use behind
the scenes in internet appliances, public kiosks, turn-key
hardware/ software combination units, high performance internet
servers, self-contained databases distributed on CD-ROM etc.
Many embedded MySQL users will benefit from the
@emph{dual licensing scheme} of MySQL, where besides the GPL license
also commercial licensing is available for those not wishing to be bound
by the GPL. The embedded MySQL library uses the same interface as the normal
client library, so it is convenient and easy to use.
@node 4.0 Nutshell Other features, 4.0 Nutshell Future features, 4.0 Nutshell Embedded MySQL, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection Other features available from MySQL 4.0.0
@itemize @bullet
@item
MySQL 4.0 further increases @emph{the speed of MySQL} in a number of areas,
such as bulk @code{INSERT}s, searching on packed indices, creation of
@code{FULLTEXT} indices as well as @code{COUNT(DISTINCT)}.
@item
The table handler @code{InnoDB} is now offered as a feature of the
standard MySQL server, including full support for @code{transactions}
and @code{row-level locking}.
@item
MySQL 4.0 will support secure traffic between the client and the server,
greatly increasing security against malicious intrusion and unauthorised
access. Web applications being a cornerstone of MySQL use, web developers
have been able to use SSL to secure the traffic between the
the end user browser and the Web application, be it written in
PHP, Perl, ASP or using any other web development tool. However,
the traffic between the development tool and the mysqld server
process has been protected only by virtue of them being processes
residing on computers within the same firewall. In MySQL 4.0,
the @emph{mysqld} server daemon process can itself use
@code{Secure Sockets Layer} (@code{SSL}),
thus enabling secure traffic to MySQL databases from, say, a Windows
application residing outside the firewall.
@item
Our German, Austrian and Swiss users will note that we have a new character
set latin_de which corrects the @emph{German sorting order}, placing German
Umlauts in the same order as German telephone books.
@item
Features to simplify @code{migration} from other database systems to MySQL
include @code{TRUNCATE TABLE} (like in Oracle) and @code{IDENTITY} as a
synonym for automatically incremented keys (like in Sybase). Many users will
also be happy to learn that MySQL now supports the @code{UNION} statement,
a long awaited standard SQL feature.
@item
In the process of building features for new users, we have not forgotten
requests by the community of loyal users.
We have multi-table @code{DELETE} statements.
By adding support for @code{symbolic linking} to @code{MyISAM} on the table
level (and not just database level as before), as well as by enabling symlink
handling by default on Windows, we hope to show that we take enhancement
requests seriously.
Functions like @code{SQL_CALC_FOUND_ROWS} and @code{FOUND_ROWS()} makes it
possible to know how many rows a query would have returned without a
@code{LIMIT} clause.
@end itemize
@node 4.0 Nutshell Future features, 4.0 Nutshell 4.1 development release, 4.0 Nutshell Other features, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection Future MySQL 4.0 features
For the upcoming MySQL 4.0 releases (4.0.1, 4.0.2 and onwards), expect
the following features now still under development:
@itemize @bullet
@item
Mission-critical, heavy-load users of MySQL will appreciate
the additions to our replication system and our online hot backup.
Later versions of 4.0 will include @code{fail-safe replication};
already in existing 4.0.0, the @code{LOAD DATA FROM MASTER} command
will soon automate slave setup. The @code{online backup} will make
it easy to add a new replication slave without taking down
the master, and have a very low performance penalty on
update-heavy systems.
@item
A convenience feature for Database Administrators is that
mysqld parameters (startup options) can soon be set without
taking down the servers.
@item
The new @code{FULLTEXT} search properties of MySQL 4.0 enables the use
of @code{FULLTEXT} indexing of large text masses with both binary and
natural language searching logic. Users can customise minimal word
length and define their own stop word lists in any human language,
enabling a new set of applications to be built on MySQL.
@item
Many read-heavy applications will benefit from
further increased speed through the rewritten @code{key cache}.
@item
Many developers will also be happy to see the @code{MySQL command help}
in the client.
@node 4.0 Nutshell 4.1 development release, , 4.0 Nutshell Future features, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell
@subsection MySQL 4.1, the following development release
Internally, through a new .frm file format for table definitions,
MySQL 4.0 lays the foundation for the new features of MySQL 4.1,
such as @code{nested subqueries}, @code{stored procedures}, and
@code{foreign key integrity rules}, which form the top of the
wish list for many of our customers. Along with those, we will
also include simpler additions, such as
multi-table @code{UPDATE} statements.
After those additions, critics of MySQL have to be more imaginative
than ever in pointing out deficiencies in the MySQL Database
Management System. For long already known for its stability,
speed, and ease of use, MySQL will then match the requirement
checklist of very demanding buyers.
@c FIX: End new by AGL - Kaj's text MySQL 4.0 in a Nutshell
@node MySQL Information Sources, Licensing and Support, MySQL 4.0 In A Nutshell, Introduction
@section MySQL Information Sources
@cindex manuals, about MySQL
@ -2581,7 +2908,7 @@ Please don't post mail messages from your browser with HTML mode turned on!
Many users don't read mail with a browser!
@node Licensing and Support, Compatibility, MySQL Information Sources, Introduction
@node Licensing and Support, MySQL AB business model and services, MySQL Information Sources, Introduction
@section MySQL Support and Licensing
@cindex licensing terms
@ -2899,7 +3226,194 @@ version yourself. However, in this case we would like you to purchase
MySQL support, because MySQL is helping your enterprise.
@node Compatibility, Comparisons, Licensing and Support, Introduction
@c FIX: Start new by AGL - Erik's text on business model and services
@node MySQL AB business model and services, MySQL server licenses, Licensing and Support, Introduction
@section The business model and services of MySQL AB
MySQL AB is the company of the MySQL founders and main developers behind
the MySQL database and this manual. One of the most common questions we
encounter is:
@emph{How can you make a living from something you give away for free?}
This is how.
@menu
* Business Services Support:: Support
* Business Services Training:: Training
* Business Services Consulting:: Consulting
* Business Services Commercial licenses:: Commercial licenses
* Business Services Royalties:: Royalties
@end menu
@node Business Services Support, Business Services Training, MySQL AB business model and services, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Support
MySQL AB is run and owned by the founders and main developers of the MySQL
database. The developers are committed to giving support to customers and
other users in order to stay in touch with their needs and problems. All
our support is given by qualified developers, not through call centers or
dedicated support staff. Really tricky questions are even answered by
Michael @code{Monty} Widenius himself, the author of the MySQL server.
To order support at different levels, please visit the order section at
@uref{http://www.mysql.com/support/}. If you have restricted access to the
Internet, please contact our sales staff at email{sales@@mysql.com}.
@node Business Services Training, Business Services Consulting, Business Services Support, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Training
MySQL AB offers training on different levels all over the world.
The trainers are backed by the development team to guarantee quality and
continous development and also that no questions raised during the courses
remain unanswered.
If you're interested in participating in our courses, please visit the
training section at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/training/}. If you have
restricted access to the Internet, please contact our sales staff at
@email{training@@mysql.com}.
@node Business Services Consulting, Business Services Commercial licenses, Business Services Training, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Consulting
MySQL AB offers consulting all over the world on different levels.
Consulting covers all questions affecting database performance such as
database design, table design, query constructions, parameter tuning,
hardware tuning, migration issues, replication, transactions etc.
Our consultants are backed by the development team to guarantee quality
work.
If you're interested in consulting, please visit the consulting section
at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/consulting/}. If you have restricted access
to the Internet, please contact our sales staff at
email{consulting@@mysql.com}.
@node Business Services Commercial licenses, Business Services Royalties, Business Services Consulting, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Commercial licenses
The MySQL database is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
This means that anybody can use it for free under the GPL rules. However
if a company wishes to embed the database in a product, they have to buy
commercial licenses of MySQL or else release their product under GPL too.
Since MySQL AB owns the copyright of the MySQL server, we are able to sell
commercial licenses. This does not in any way affect the Open Source
commitment of MySQL AB. We also aim to offer commercial license packages
covering both the MySQL database and closely connected third party
software. Currently we have such an arrangement with the author of the
InnoDB transaction handler.
To buy commercial licenses, please visit the order section of
@uref{https://order.mysql.com/}.
@node Business Services Royalties, , Business Services Commercial licenses, MySQL AB business model and services
@subsection Royalties
The word @code{MySQL} and the MySQL dolphin logo are trademarks of
MySQL AB. These trademarks represent a significant value that the MySQL
founders have built over the years. We think it's fair that companies
wanting to get the benefit of these trademarks in their marketing
contributes to the development of the MySQL database by paying some
royalty. Also special versions of the trademarks are used as proofs
of certification in our partner programmes.
If you are interested in becoming a MySQL AB partner, please mail to
email{partner@@mysql.com}.
@c FIX: End new by AGL - Erik's text on business model and services
@c FIX: Start new by AGL - Erik's text on MySQL server licenses
@node MySQL server licenses, Compatibility, MySQL AB business model and services, Introduction
@section MySQL server licenses
The MySQL server is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL),
which probably is the best known Open Source license. Please visit
@uref{http://www.gnu.org} to read the terms of this license.
Since the MySQL server is released under the GPL, it may often be used
for free, but for certain uses you need to buy commercial licenses from
MySQL AB at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/}.
@menu
* Using the MySQL server under a commercial license::
* Using the MySQL server for free under GPL::
@end menu
@node Using the MySQL server under a commercial license, Using the MySQL server for free under GPL, MySQL server licenses, MySQL server licenses
@subsection Using the MySQL server under a commercial license
The GPL license is contagious in the sense that when a program is linked
to a GPL program the resulting product must also be released under GPL
lest you break the license terms and forfeit your right to use the GPL
program altogether.
You need a commercial license:
@itemize @bullet
@item
When you link a program with code from the MySQL server or from GPL
released clients and don't want the resulting product to be GPL, maybe
because you want to build a commercial product or keep the added non-GPL
code closed source for other reasons. When purchasing commercial licenses,
you are not using the MySQL server under GPL even though it's the same
code. You need one license per installation of the MySQL server.
@item
When you distribute a non-GPL application that ONLY works with the MySQL
server and ships it with MySQL. This type of solution is actually
considered to be linking even if it's done over a network.
@item
When you distribute copies of the MySQL server without providing the
source code as required under the GPL license.
@item
When you want to support the further development of the MySQL database
even if you don't formally need a commercial license. Another good way
of contributing to the MySQL development while getting something useful
in return, is to purchase support directly from MySQL AB.
@end itemize
For examples of situations when a commercial license is needed, please
visit the online manual at @uref{http://www.mysql.com/doc/}.
For buying commercial licenses and support, please visit the order section
at @uref{https://order.mysql.com/}.
@node Using the MySQL server for free under GPL, , Using the MySQL server under a commercial license, MySQL server licenses
@subsection Using the MySQL server for free under GPL
You can use the MySQL server for free under GPL:
@itemize @bullet
@item
When you link a program with code from the MYSQL server and releases the
resulting product under GPL
@item
When you distribute the MySQL server source code bundled with other
programs that are not linked to or dependant on MySQL for their
functionality even if you sell the distribution commercially
@item
When using the MySQL server internally in your company.
@end itemize
Please note that use of the MySQL server under commercial license or GPL
does not automatically give you the right to use MySQL AB trademarks.
@c FIX: End new by AGL - Erik's text on MySQL server licenses
@node Compatibility, Comparisons, MySQL server licenses, Introduction
@section How Standards-compatible Is MySQL?
@cindex compatibility, with ANSI SQL