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MySQL AB
is the company of the MySQL
founders and main
developers. MySQL AB
was originally established in Sweden by
David Axmark, Allan Larsson, and Michael "Monty" Widenius.
The developers of the MySQL
server are all employed by the company.
We are a virtual organization with people in a dozen countries around
the world. We communicate extensively over the Internet every day with one another
and with our users, supporters, and partners.
We are dedicated to developing the MySQL
database software and
promoting it to new users. MySQL AB
owns the copyright to the
MySQL
source code, the MySQL
logo and trademark, and this
manual. See section 1.2 Overview of the MySQL Database Management System.
1.3.1 The Business Model and Services of MySQL AB | ||
1.3.2 Contact Information |
The MySQL
core values show our dedication to MySQL
and
Open Source
.
We want the MySQL Database Software
to be:
MySQL AB
and the people at MySQL AB
:
Open Source
philosophy and support the
Open Source
community
The MySQL
web site (http://www.mysql.com/)
provides the latest information about MySQL
and MySQL AB
.
By the way, the "AB" part of the company name is the acronym for the Swedish "aktiebolag", or "stock company." It translates to "MySQL, Inc." In fact, MySQL Inc. and MySQL GmbH are examples of MySQL AB subsidiaries. They are located in the US and Germany, respectively.
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