First MySQL Reference Manual Now Available

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07 Jun 2002
UPPSALA, Sweden (June 7, 2002) MySQL AB, developer of the world"s most popul
ar open source database, today announced the immediate availability of the f
irst official MySQL reference guide, "The MySQL Reference Manual". This is t
he first and only hard-copy book authored by Michael "Monty" Widenius and Da
vid Axmark, co-founders of the company that develops and owns the MySQL data
base server, MySQL AB. Designed to be the definitive resource for anyone usi
ng 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 i
t really reflects the vast collective knowledge of many talented MySQL exper
ts at MySQL AB, as well as contributions from other prominent MySQL authorit
ies, such as Paul Dubois," said Widenius, who is also MySQL"s CTO. "The prin
ted version of our highly-used reference manual will be an essential resourc
e for any MySQL user, and it will complement the wide selection of MySQL boo
ks that are currently available."
Targeted at all MySQL users, including developers of large web sites and oth
er mission-critical systems as well as those who are embedding the high-perf
ormance MySQL into other products, "The MySQL Reference Manual" provides inf
ormation on everything from installation and basic SELECT syntax, to problem
tracking over ACID transaction support, row level locking, replication of s
ervers 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 popul
ar belief, open source software often has much more documentation and refere
nce material than proprietary offerings due to the deep community knowledge.
Now, in addition to the extensive online reference material and over 28 boo
ks already written on various aspects of MySQL, "The MySQL Reference Manual"
gives users direct access to Monty and David"s MySQL expertise in an extrem
ely portable form."
"The MySQL Reference Manual" is published and distributed by O"Reilly & Asso
ciates in the United States. It is the first in a new series of books from t
he new O"Reilly Community Press, which publishes community-generated documen
tation 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" is priced at $39.95 and can be purchased throug
h O"Reilly & Associates and at most major bookstores. For more information o
r to purchase "The MySQL Reference Manual" through O"Reilly & Associates, pl
ease go to O"Reilly"s web site or call 1-800-998-9938.
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 corpora
tions such as Yahoo!, Lucent Technologies, MP3.com (Vivendi Universal), Moto
rola, NASA, Silicon Graphics, HP, Xerox, Cisco and Agilent. It is available
under the open-source GNU General Public License (GPL) or a non-GPL commerci
al license. MySQL is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, but is a true virtual
company, with employees throughout the world. For more information about My
SQL, please go to www.mysql.com.
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MySQL is a registered trademark of MySQL AB in Sweden and is a trademark of
MySQL AB in the USA and other countries. Other products mentioned are the tr
ademarks of their respective corporations.
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