MySQL Newsletter October 2002

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Products

MySQL 4.1 Source Available for Public
The MySQL 4.1 source code is now avaialable via our public Bitkeeper repository.
MyODBC 3.51.04 Released
MyODBC 3.51.04 is released, and can be downloaded from:
http://www.mysql.com/downloads/api-myodbc-3.51.html (http://www.mysql.com/downloads/api-myodbc-3.51.html)

It is basically a bug fix release to 3.51.03.
New MySQL Consulting Web Pages launched
We've updated our Consulting web pages to make it easier for you to find the services you need. MySQL AB provides a full range of consulting services, to our commercial users as well as to our GPL users.
MySQL 3.23.53 Released
MySQL 3.23.53, the world's most popular Open Source Database, has been released. It is now available in source and binary form for a number of platforms from our download pages at http://www.mysql.com/downloads/ (http://www.mysql.com/downloads/) and mirror sites.

Features

Efficiently using VARCHAR columns
VARCHAR column type is one of the most popular types in generic database. It looks pretty simple, however there are some tricks which can give you good performance benefit.

Events

MySQL User's Conference in April 2003
MySQL AB is proud to host the world�s First Annual MySQL User Conference, to be held in the heart of Silicon Valley, April 10-12, 2003. This event promises to be the biggest gathering of MySQL database users ever in one location. Designed for both the MySQL developer and the corporate decision maker, this is the place to learn about the latest in MySQL technology, discover new business opportunities, take a pulse on industry direction and commune with like minds. Sign up now to receive more information as it becomes available. http://www.mysql.com/events/uc2003/ (http://www.mysql.com/events/uc2003/)

Training

First - Developing Dynamic Web Applications with MySQL and PHP - training course
Jointly developed by the creators of MySQL, MySQL AB, and the creator of PHP, Rasmus Lerdorf, the first "Developing Dynamic Web Applications with MySQL and PHP" course will be held in San Francisco from December 9th to 13th and jointly taught by Rasmus Lerdorf and the trainers from MySQL AB!
October MySQL Training
MySQL AB provides MySQL training during October at the following locations: Washington DC, London, Auckland (NZL), Munich, San Francisco & Paris. You can read more about MySQL training at http://www.mysql.com/training/ (http://www.mysql.com/training/)

Partner Corner

MySQL AB's new Education Partner Program
As a school, college, university, you are teaching or wish to provide databases courses to your students? We provide you with a great educational package!
Arkeia Corp. Announces MySQL Plug-In for Hot Backup
Arkeia, an international leader in enterprise backup software, has developed a new plug-in for businesses that utilize MySQL.
Lasso Development Ltd provides Lasso/MySQL driven Content Management System
UK based software development company Lasso Development Limited, are the company behind the popular Lasso community web sites LassoDevelopment.com, LassoScripts.com and LassoSites.com.
K�ttare Internet Services powered by Emic Application Cluster
K�ttare Internet Services has selected and implemented Emic Application Cluster (EAC) with K�ttare�s web and server hosting services. EAC is a new application-clustering product that is tuned for MySQL�, the world�s most popular open source database.

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