MySQL™: The World’s Most Popular Open Source Database 25 MySQL Has 2 Modes of Production • Two production modes 1. The Cathedral: employees of MySQL AB, following the directions of managers. 2. The Bazaar: individuals all over the world, following diverse motivational drives and social signals. • Both modes are Quid pro Quo – Employees receive salary and other benefits – Individuals receive GPL’d software, rapid bug fixing, rapid evolution, i.e. solutions to every-day problems, and, additionally, peer recognition • Ideally for MySQL, it does not matter to an individual whether he is in the cathedral or in the bazaar, or both. Copyright 2003 MySQL AB