First MySQL Reference Manual Now Available

UPPSALA, Sweden (June 7, 2002) MySQL AB, developer of the world's most popular open source database, today announced the immediate availability of the first official MySQL reference guide, "The MySQL Reference Manual". This is the first and only hard-copy book authored by Michael "Monty" Widenius and David Axmark, co-founders of the company that develops and owns the MySQL database server, MySQL AB. Designed to be the definitive resource for anyone using MySQL, "The MySQL Reference Manual" provides a comprehensive overview of virtually every aspect of MySQL functionality and usage.

"David and I provided the primary content and direction for this book, but it really reflects the vast collective knowledge of many talented MySQL experts at MySQL AB, as well as contributions from other prominent MySQL authorities, such as Paul Dubois," said Widenius, who is also MySQL's CTO. "The printed version of our highly-used reference manual will be an essential resource for any MySQL user, and it will complement the wide selection of MySQL books that are currently available."

Targeted at all MySQL users, including developers of large web sites and other mission-critical systems as well as those who are embedding the high-performance MySQL into other products, "The MySQL Reference Manual" provides information on everything from installation and basic SELECT syntax, to problem tracking over ACID transaction support, row level locking, replication of servers to security, performance and optimization issues.

"With over three million installations, MySQL is one of the most widely used databases in the world," noted Marten Mickos, MySQL CEO. "Contrary to popular belief, open source software often has much more documentation and reference material than proprietary offerings due to the deep community knowledge. Now, in addition to the extensive online reference material and over 28 books already written on various aspects of MySQL, "The MySQL Reference Manual" gives users direct access to Monty and David's MySQL expertise in an extremely portable form."

"The MySQL Reference Manual" is published and distributed by O'Reilly & Associates in the United States. It is the first in a new series of books from the new O'Reilly Community Press, which publishes community-generated documentation that reflects the voice of the community that created it. A complete German-language version is also available through German publisher MITP.

Pricing and Availability

"The MySQL Reference Manual" (ISBN 059600-2653) is priced at $39.95 and can be purchased through O'Reilly & Associates and at most major bookstores. For more information or to purchase "The MySQL Reference Manual" through O'Reilly & Associates, please go to O'Reilly's web site or call 1-800-998-9938. Ask for customer service.

About MySQL

MySQL AB develops, markets and supports the MySQL database server, the world's most popular open source database. The MySQL database, which is free and available to everyone, has over three million users, including major corporations such as Yahoo!, Lucent Technologies, MP3.com (Vivendi Universal), Motorola, NASA, Silicon Graphics, HP, Xerox, Cisco and Agilent. It is available under the open-source GNU General Public License (GPL) or a non-GPL commercial license. MySQL is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, but is a true virtual company, with employees throughout the world. For more information about MySQL, please go to www.mysql.com.

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