In the realm of web development, the LAMP stack stands as a time-tested, versatile foundation for building dynamic websites and applications. This stack, an acronym for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP, ...

Even the most Microsoft-ardent developer will know web hosts favour Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP over Windows, IIS, ASP.NET and SQL Server. Thanks to virtualisation the days of dual booting are over.

For an executive who had just had his company bought for a cool billion a few months ago and was on the eve of announcing a major update to his business’ flagship database program, former MySQL CEO ...

When you think of enterprise Web applications, it’s only natural to think of J2EE and .Net. After all, these are the technologies most developers choose when implementing mission-critical applications ...

Sun has sent shockwaves through the open-source software community today by acquiring open-source database company MySQL AB. The MySQL database is regarded as one of the core components of open source ...

Linux users worry that Sun's purchase of MySQL will mean a de-emphasis of Linux and the LAMP stack in favor of Sun's Solaris ecosystem For an executive who had just had his company bought for a cool ...