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ForumMatrix - Compare forum software side-by-side

ForumMatrixForumMatrix is a handy comparison matrix to check if you are thinking about running a public forum and aren't sure what forum software to use, or if you already do run a forum and want to switch to a different package. You can select different packages from their list and compare the details (license, features, cost, etc.) side-by-side in a easy to follow table.

If you aren't sure where to start ForumMatrix has a handy Choice Wizard that will ask you a few specific questions about what features you may be looking for. I can see this as especially helpful for people new to running a forum. It filters results down to flat versus threaded, license type/cost, storage type (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, etc.), attachments, and more. If you still aren't sure and need advice from other users, you can also drop by their own forums and consult others on their own opinions.

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MySQL Used By Majority Of "AlwaysOn 100" Innovators

MySQL Open Source DatabaseThe AlwaysOn Summit at Stanford University wraps up today, but not before making a declaration of something many LAMP developers have known for a long time.

The "AlwaysOn 100" honors 100 private companies for their technical innovation, customer adoption and market potential. This year's 100 innovators are comprised of a majority of companies that share one common characteristic, they all use MySQL in mission critical portions of the enterprise.

"When Joe Kraus launched the Excite search service in the early days of "Web 1.0", he estimated it cost around $3m to get the business up-and-running. Today, after founding JotSpot, Kraus estimates a Web 2.0 company can start up with an investment of around $100,000 (£50,000)"

[via Sourcewire]

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