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Sun acquires MySQL AB

Published on January 16, 2008 in Apache, Linux, MySQL, Open Source, Operating system, PHP, Strategy, Sun Microsystems, Web 2.0, Web technology, acquisitions, business venture, mergers, news, tech blog and technology. 0 Comments

mysql logosun microsystem logoThe billion dollar acquisition makes it the largest open source software deal ever and makes Sun the owner of a critical part of the popular LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL Perl/Python/PHP) open source software stack!

This announcement reaffirms Sun’s position as the leading provider of platforms for the Web economy and its role as the largest commercial open source contributor (even Solaris OS is available free and open source). This opens up MySQL to a whole new and exciting arena and is expected to gain new distribution through Sun’s channels including its OEM relationships with Intel, IBM and Dell.

Carry your WordPress Wherever You Go!

Published on December 30, 2007 in Apache, Design, How to's, Linux, MySQL, PHP, WAMP Server, WP, Web development, Weblog tools, WordPress, XAMPP, resources, technology and tools. 2 Comments

xampp iconOne way to work on WordPress without having to be on a live server and connected to the net is by carrying a functional (local) copy of your server software (Apache, PHP, MySQL) on your laptop. WLTC has a 2 part instructions to help you do just that. It might also be of interest to know that there is an even more flexible and possibly more efficient way to accomplish this, to have a copy right in your USB stick, Ralph.fm has the “Know How”, check it out!

Can you launch a successful startup with $2000? Yes, dig Digg!

Published on February 28, 2007 in Apache, Blogosphere, Business blog, Business networking, Digg, Kevin Rose, Linux, MySQL, PHP, Personal technology, Startup, Venture Capital, Web 2, Web 2.0, Web technology and vc. 1 Comment

Common knowledge says a new business venture requires angel investors of some kind or at least the biggest obstacle is the financial part.

Would you believe if you were told Digg was launched at a cost of $2000 ONLY using the open source LAMP stack (Software progams bundled for running dynamic websites or servers: Linux,Apache, MySQL and PHP) , with a monthly hosting cost of $99, without advertising cost of a single dollar?

Let’s have a look at Digg’s statistics first:
No. of users: 500,000
No. of links: More than a million
Traffic rank: 78
Staff: 15 people
Monthly traffic: 10 million pages per day

Of course, Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, an important name in Web 2.0 amongst the most popular internet celebrities today, had experience working with dotcom startups before he found Digg, yet I think there is reason for being optimistic that if you have an idea that sells, a major chunk of your job is done!