Major Linux releases give up MySQL and turn to MariaDB

MariaDB is a MySQL branch version using the Maria storage engine.

MariaDB is a MySQL branch version using the Maria storage engine. it is a free open-source database server developed by MySQL author Michael Widenius.

Due to Oracle's increasingly closed and slow security updates to MySQL, following openSUSE 12.3, which was just released some time ago, major releases announced that they would migrate from MySQL to MariaDB.

It is undoubtedly unfortunate for fans who have been using mysql, but Tom does not think there is anything wrong here. Mysql's convenience for web development has already penetrated into the masses. it can be said that mysql is still an indispensable data operation for web development in recent years, in addition, major publishers have not given up on mysql support, but it is not difficult for us to enter a few necessary commands,

The AVG rolling release of Arch Linux issued a notice to migrate to MariaDB, indicating that MySQL will be moved from official sources to AUR within a month. Due to several minor compatibility issues, the migration cannot be completed automatically. you need to manually execute several commands. Detailed steps and official announcements

Slackware Linux developers of the old release also announced that they would migrate to MariaDB, but they have not yet given a specific timetable. After completion, the repository will no longer show Slackware developers that they believe in the choice of voting in the community and the development of the MariaDB Foundation.

Tom believes that mysql will not immediately give up in recent years for major publishers. after all, who don't want to eat such a large piece of fat meat here?

The Fedora Project is still planned to replace MariaDB in the Ora 19 this summer. Existing mysql software packages will be renamed to MySQL (case sensitive), and MariaDB will become the default choice for software dependencies. Fedora does not intend to support both MySQL and MariaDB installation. either of them is required.