MySQL created a bit of an uproar when it seemed ready to close sourcing portions of the MySQL server.  Now, in what’s a nod to the power of crowds in more than one way, the decision has been reversed.

It’s almost time to get in touch with one’s inner Java geek, and others, at JavaOne in San Francisco, May 6-9.

Tech industry pundit John Dvorak thinks Larry Ellison had a shadowy hand in the billion dollar deal that brought MySQL to Sun.

Jonathan has a nice post with additional explanations on the MySQL deal, seeing as one or two folks have questioned it.

As Zack reported, Sun is buying MySQL for ~$800M plus $200M in options. Interestingly, the MySQL acquisition represents 8% of Sun’s current market cap (~$13 Bil). While I’m happy for the MySQL team, my views on Sun’s OSS “strategy” are mixed at best.

The open source database supports sites like Google, Yahoo, and Facebook, and provides Sun with a “full stack” it can offer customers.

Overcoming the inertia that keeps people going to other financial sites confronts Chris Jolley, group manager at Microsoft’s Financial Products Group, every day. He believe MSN Money deserves a look.