[kwlug-disc] Why postgres vs mysql issue? (Was: Re: any thoughts on the current mysql brouhaha?)

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Robert P. J. Day wrote, On 01/05/2010 11:03 AM:
> http://holdenweb.blogspot.com/2010/01/wht-save-mysql-now.html
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> is it time to shift to postgresql?

Remind me ... why did mysql 'win' over postres?

(MySQL) Lower learning curve / footprint made it more popular and 
gained critical mass such that it took over the world? Or something?