I have just read the recent plead by Monty, the creator of the open-source MySQL database system, in reference to the prospect of Oracle, the database giant, purchasing Sun and along with it the ever-so-popular and free MySQL database. These are a few thoughts written while I filled the petition. Visit HelpMySQL.org and leave your signature to help advance a free and powerful internet!

We at Wiccle use MySQL as an essential part of the back-end of our open-source and commercial CMS systems, available in global distribution. We deal with solutions scaling from low-end websites to high-end information portals, scaling to gigabytes in stored information.

We develop web applications and application frameworks (e.g. Wiccle Framework and Wiccle Web Builder), and for obvious reasons wish to see as broad and freely accessible as possible a market for people and companies using our products.

MySQL and other open-source server software are at the heart of the platform currently empowering hundreds of millions of internet users with high-performing applications at minimal cost. The continuation of this model is vital for the ongoing evolution of software technology.

If the development of central server technology is brought towards a monopoly situation, the information society on every level is going to be set back in favor of maximizing corporate profits. Then, we are categorically against corporate manoeuvres that would lead to a situation where development of easily available technology is substantially held back for reasons of pure profit.