Re: [SLUG] Re: random questions

From: Chad Perrin (perrin@apotheon.com)
Date: Sat Dec 04 2004 - 12:39:57 EST


Bryan J. Smith wrote:

>>From the benchmarks I saw a couple of years ago, ACID PostgreSQL was
> capable of the performance of MySQL, but required 3x the resources (CPU,
> memory, etc...). If you were willing to invest that, then PostgreSQL
> was the most ideal. If not, or were more hosting, the MySQL was ideal
> for web apps.

That certainly explains the popularity of MySQL, then. It would be
ubiquitous in cookie-cutter service provider deals because of reduced
resource overhead.

--
Chad
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