[Info-vax] MariaDB/MySQL on x86

[Arne Vajhøj]

On 4/25/2023 12:14 AM, Vitaly Pustovetov wrote:
>>> https://docs.vmssoftware.com/docs/vsi-x86-64-cross-tools-kit-installation-and-startup-guide-v92.pdf
>> That explains why they have not been ported yet.
> 
> It is more likely that there was no customer interested in porting
> MariaDB to x86. So, now I'm using clang to complete the preparation
> of JDK 8u372 for field testing... it's just a matter of priorities.
That is also important for us that like everything starting with J.

:-)

Most existing VMS customers are using Rdb (or inddex-sequential files).
But any new or "come back" VMS users will be looking for a RDBMS. And
right now Mimer seems to be the only one available for VMS x86-64.
Good for them to get more on the VMS radar screen I guess.

Arne