We should add mariaDB to the list of functioning databases

[Jason Brower]

Right now it is a drop in replacement for MySQL so the support is
there. Personally though, I think it will support more features so it
might be good to have it as it's own call for future proofing it.
I met with Monty the creator of MySQL and MariaDB and I think I want to
give this MariaDB a chance.
BR,
Jason Brower

[R. Strusberg]

+1

In fact MariaDB is a MySQL binary replacement.  Meanwhile, you can use the MySQL python drivers without problem. Latinux use MariaDB and web2py together. However, it would be great to support MariaDB characteristics that are not in MySQL.

Ending July, Latinux will have the first certification MariaDB exam. It is a joint effort with the Monty team.

<Off Topic> FYI: We are in search of MariaDB (MySQL) experts to incorporate the certification committee. </Off Topic>

Ricardo Strusberg

2012/6/6 Jason Brower <enco...@gmail.com>