1 MySQL is a SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. SQL is the
2 most popular database language in the world. MySQL is a client-server
3 implementation that consists of a server daemon `mysqld' and many
4 different client programs/libraries.
6 The main goals of MySQL are speed and robustness.
8 The base upon which MySQL is built is a set of routines that have been
9 used in a highly demanding production environment for many years. While
10 MySQL is still in development it already offers a rich and highly useful
13 The official way to pronounce 'MySQL' is 'My Ess Que Ell' (Not MY-SEQUEL).
15 This package contains the MySQL client programs and libraries.