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diff --git a/databases/mysql-client/DESCR b/databases/mysql-client/DESCR new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..23500c3f7ba --- /dev/null +++ b/databases/mysql-client/DESCR @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +MySQL is a SQL (Structured Query Language) database server. SQL is the +most popular database language in the world. MySQL is a client-server +implementation that consists of a server daemon `mysqld' and many +different client programs/libraries. + +The main goals of MySQL are speed and robustness. + +The base upon which MySQL is built is a set of routines that have been +used in a highly demanding production environment for many years. While +MySQL is still in development it already offers a rich and highly useful +function set. + +The official way to pronounce 'MySQL' is 'My Ess Que Ell' (Not MY-SEQUEL). + +This package contains the MySQL client programs and libraries. |