You’ve probably seen Monty’s post Help Saving MySQL. This is about
Development (will Oracle put significant effort into MySQL, actually innovating)
Brand (”MySQL” has a huge footprint), the trademark owner can enforce this – there have already been issues with companies offering MySQL related services via Google AdWords not being able to use the word MySQL in [...]
This alliance is an excellent step, showing the maturity, breadth and depth of expertise for MySQL related services! Of course Open Query is an active early member, with our training and subscription services, and initiatives like the OurDelta builds project.
Kudos to MontyW and PeterZ for driving this further while at the MySQL Conference last month.