MySQL Reference Manual - 4.0.20

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1.3 Overview of MySQL AB

MySQL AB is the company of the MySQL founders and main developers. MySQL AB was originally established in Sweden by David Axmark, Allan Larsson, and Michael "Monty" Widenius.

The developers of the MySQL server are all employed by the company. We are a virtual organization with people in a dozen countries around the world. We communicate extensively over the Internet every day with one another and with our users, supporters, and partners.

We are dedicated to developing the MySQL database software and promoting it to new users. MySQL AB owns the copyright to the MySQL source code, the MySQL logo and trademark, and this manual. See section Overview of the MySQL Database Management System.

The MySQL core values show our dedication to MySQL and Open Source.

We want the MySQL Database Software to be:

The best and the most widely used database in the world
Available to, and affordable by all
Easy to use
Continuously improving while remaining fast and safe
Fun to use and improve
Free from bugs

MySQL AB and the people at MySQL AB:

Promote Open Source philosophy and support the Open Source community
Aim to be good citizens
Prefer partners that share our values and mind-set
Answer email and provide support
Are a virtual company, networking with others
Work against software patents

The MySQL Web site (http://www.mysql.com/) provides the latest information about MySQL and MySQL AB.

By the way, the "AB" part of the company name is the acronym for the Swedish "aktiebolag," or "stock company." It translates to "MySQL, Inc." In fact, MySQL, Inc. and MySQL GmbH are examples of MySQL AB subsidiaries. They are located in the US and Germany, respectively.