Andrew Payne wrote:
>
> >>> Just an idea, why don't we run a postgresql vs mysql benchmark ? I
>
> {snip}
>
> >> We might get in trouble with their (MySQL) trademark guys with this:
>
> I wouldn't any spend time worrying about this. Analysts and reviewers write
> bad things about products all the time and aren't held liable for any of
> this nonsense.
>
> I'd do the benchmark and publish the results, properly attributing any
> trademarks that belong to MySQL AB. If someone at MySQL really gets
> annoyed, then (a) hire a lawyer, or (b) change all of the references to "the
> open source database available at www.mysql.com".
Better yet, do the benchmark, and if they send you a cease-and-desist
letter, we can post it on our web site. They are usually quite amusing. :-)
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