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Re: MariaDB sold to Investor
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2024, 11:06:42 am »
Wow, thats a bit confronting, given its history.

But it does seem that they have purchased MariaDB Corporation. That is the entity that is publicly listed. Its a funder of MariaDB development and makes its money delivering commercial support, and, maybe cloud services ?

The MariaDB Foundation (where the development is done) is a different entity. At the moment.

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Re: MariaDB sold to Investor
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2024, 11:39:40 am »
Wow, thats a bit confronting, given its history.

But it does seem that they have purchased MariaDB Corporation. That is the entity that is publicly listed. Its a funder of MariaDB development and makes its money delivering commercial support, and, maybe cloud services ?

The MariaDB Foundation (where the development is done) is a different entity. At the moment.

Davo
Well, you remember the quote: "Money talks, b...s$$$ walks"
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Re: MariaDB sold to Investor
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2024, 02:55:32 pm »
Well, you remember the quote: "Money talks, b...s$$$ walks"

I believe you !

I just think its funny (?) that these people left mysql because they did not like the feel of Oracle and now at least some strings will be pulled by a bunch of accountants who's only commitment to the industry relates to how quickly it will turn a buck. I think they will make Larry Ellison look very good !

Its a sad outcome.

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