MySQL versus SQL Server Express

Question

Did the recent purchase of MySQL by Sun and the subsequent buggy releases kill the MySQL brand?

I whole heartedly embraced MySQL when it first came out as I used to be a

Answer 1

I don't think that you liking Sun or the mySQL 'brand' should influence your choices too much - unless you feel mySQL will be run into the ground by Sun. Look at the performance, management and features.

SQL Express with advanced features looks interesting - now has reporting services. SQL Express also requires a windows license and any associated licensing you might need.

mysql could use http://jasperforge.org/ for reporting.

I like writing tsql more, but for any independent projects, I would likely use mysql due to its cost savings that could be passed on to the client - putting me above the competition. People like saving money, even if it is profit.