andrew carter

MySQL continues to react to the post-InnoDB era with news on the new Falcon storage engine. I think they are doing a good job of straddling the fence. The InnoDB license was renewed and there is also talk of a Solid developed transaction engine. Whether playing all sides at once is a good thing or not, I’m not so sure. At least they will have options if Oracle is difficult to work with in regards to InnoDB. The disadvantage to MySQL is that users must spend more time understanding the trade-offs between engines. Choice is good - too much is confusing.