Xoops Development::XOOPS runs on MariaDB
After a little research, it turns out that MariaDB was started by a former MySql employee when Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems, based presumably on concern that MySqls status as a free open source DB would be threatened. I was not aware of the acquisition, and Oracles position as a chief government database supplier (ile fusion centers) makes me wonder about its motive in making that move,
So Maria is looking hotter by the minute.
Here is the article.
After a little research, it turns out that MariaDB was started by a former MySql employee when Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems, based presumably on concern that MySqls status as a free open source DB would be threatened. I was not aware of the acquisition, and Oracles position as a chief government database supplier (ile fusion centers) makes me wonder about its motive in making that move,
So Maria is looking hotter by the minute.
Here is the article.