Oracle tried to buy open-source MySQL | CNET News.com
Oracle tried to buy open-source MySQL | CNET News.com
Thankfully the source is open and even if a company like Oracle managed to buy MySQL and much it up somone would branch it and continue developing the free version.
MySQL Chief Executive Marten Mickos confirmed the acquisition attempt in an interview at the Open Source Business Conference here but wouldn’t provide details such as when the approach was made or how much money Oracle offered.
He did, however, say why he turned down Oracle’s offer: the desire to keep his company’s independence. “We will be part of a larger company, but it will be called MySQL,” Mickos said.