RE: MySQL in the future?

As a suggestion I would simply download, read the doc and install. I had mysql installed and database built in about an hour. (not to oversimplify it) but the docs are very good and will have you running in no time.

Your coming from an oracle background so architecturally/(instinctually), it should be a piece of cake Just go for it!
http://www.mysql.com/

My 2cts
bob

> What is the best source / books to learn mysql quickest
> possible without too
> much cost to an individual?
> I am asking this because in my recent job search I found
> couple of good
> companies are also using mysql.
>
>

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