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My experience is MySQL is most popular with open source solutions while Microsoft development 99% of the time is still utilizing Microsoft SQL Server.    Many major companies use MySQL, including Google, eBay, Amazon, Yahoo and more.  So why are so many companies building MySQL solutions?  Let's review its strengths.

Maine Customers

Some information I know about Maine is I believe the state was admitted or ratified to the United States around or about 'March 15, 1820'.  Maine is located around latitude '45.367584' and longitude of '-68.972168' and has a population of roughly '1,362,359 million'.  If I remember correctly the capital is 'Augusta' and the largest city is 'Portland'. 

Why use MySQL?

MySQL is part of LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP/Perl/Python).  In fact, it's very hard to find a Linux hosting company that doesn't offer MySQL as part of their base package.  And since MySQL is included at no additional charge, it's friendly on your wallet.  It's a great choice for many web projects.

If at any point you decide to reach to me just know the area code I work within for Maine is '207'.  For Mysql assistance you will find my rates very reasonable for Maine.  Now just keep in mind my time zone is 'Eastern Standard Time (EST)' and I know the time zones in Maine are 'Eastern Standard Time (EST)' in case you wish to call me.  Anyway let me continue.

MySQL Is User Friendly

MySQL is sort of the Google of database management systems.  It's very easy to use, especially when used in conjunction with phpMyAdmin.   It's streamlined interface makes most database chores effortless.  It really is a refreshing change for most MySQL programmers.

It's Is Fast

Speed is one of the defining characteristics of MySQL.  It may not have all the bells and whistles of SQL Server or Oracle, but for most applications it has all the features needed.  And since it's not bloated, it is very fast.  For very large sites with millions of visitors, MySQL is a great option.  Did I mention it was free?

It's Is Secure

Because MySQL is open source everyone can see and improve the source code.  This transparency has led to database management system that is highly secure, and stable.  While other companies have hundreds, maybe thousands of engineers working on their database product, MySQL has hundreds of thousands.

You know, I don't make it out to Maine much but I would like to see the 'Chickadee' state bird.  I am a little familiar with the Maine 'Pine cone & tassle' state flower as well.  However, I do not know much about Maine's state tree the 'Eastern White Pine'.  Fishing is fun to me perhaps I would like reeling in the Maine 'Landlocked salmon (Salmo salar Sebago)' state fish.  Anyway, sorry I went off topic.  Let me continue.

Limited MySQL Knowledge

Open source acceptance continues to soar.  It's use in business production applications is at an all time high.  My expertise is growing more and more but I still concentrate more on Microsoft SQL Server for databases.

Migrating from SQL Server to MySQL

You won't find good converters on the internet to go from Transact SQL to MySQL.  GoDaddy for example forces their Microsoft ASP Hosting packages to have MySQL as their back end database and do not allow for Microsoft Sql Server on those Microsoft Hosting packages it is actually an injustice to Microsoft developers.  Converting to MySQL is enough of a hassle that most will move away from Godaddy for instance because of this limitation.  While I am not putting MySQL down it just is an aggrevation easily avoided by selecting a true Microsoft hosting platform.

Database backends are not as replaceable as many think.  Not all SQL statments or Microsoft related SQL tricks will work with MySQL.