相比其他高成本、过于复杂的数据库技术，MySQL是一个很有诱惑力的选择。它因倍受赞誉的速度、可扩展性和可靠性，是企业IT部门、网页开发人员软件供应商的理想之选。MySQL拥有双重许可证，用户可以通过开源的GPL许可证方式或向MySQL AB购买商业许可两种方式获得MySQL。MySQL Network提供一个包括认证的企业级软件及支持服务的完整包。

不同于其它由志愿者开发的GPL软件， MySQL由位于瑞典的MySQL公司开发， MySQL公司拥有MySQL源代码的版权及商标。 MySQL公司推动着MySQL的稳步发展，并向用户提供商业支持服务。MySQL成功地结合了开源价值及开源商业模式。

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MySQL AB develops and supports a family of high performance, affordable database products - including MySQL Network, a comprehensive set of certified software and premium support services. The company''s flagship product is the MySQL Server, the world''s most popular open source database, with more than 10 million active installations. Many of the world''s largest organizations, including Yahoo!, Alcatel, The Associated Press, Suzuki and NASA are realizing significant cost savings by using MySQL to power high-volume Web sites, business-critical enterprise applications and packaged software.

With headquarters in Sweden and the United States - and operations around the world - MySQL AB supports both open source values and corporate customers'' needs in a profitable, sustainable business.