[Sussex] MYSQL vs Postgresql

[Gareth Ablett]

Tony Wrote;
 
> Thanks for this link, it was an interesting article.
> 
> I remain happy with my choice of PostgreSQL and still wonder why MySQL is
> apparently more popular, bearing in mind the licensing conditions; I
> wonder what sort of licensing model ISPs that offer MySQL bundled in your
> account are offering?  Or is it up to the account holder to do the right
> thing with MySQL re the licence?
> 
> > Maybe this article may be of interest?
> >
> > http://www.devx.com/dbzone/Article/20743
> >
> >
> >
> 

I can see from the article some of the major differences but felt the article lacked a vital point efficiency and speed. I would of liked to of seen a quick benchmark test.

Ps anyone know of a cheap host that supports PostgreSQL though.

I'm currently paying about £12 a year for each of the accounts I have.

Gareth Ablett
Systems Developer

ITP Services Ltd.
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