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CalEvans wrote on Mar 18 2003, 10:01 PM:

Soren, when you abandoned mysql-front, was it because it did not work and the developers left or just because the developers left? I can name at least 1 program that I use that hasn't been in development for 3 years. However,it still works, works well and I see no reason to look for another one.

The simple answer to what I would do if it went away is what I always do in that situation. Find something else. BUT, knowing what I know of the development team, and having tested the product for several months I can say with confidence that if they were to stop working on it tomorrow and close up shop, I could use the product for the next 1-2 years without a problem.

(IMHO) phpMySQlAdmin is a PITA. Give me SQLyog any day. I'd rather use the CLI than try and wade through endless screens to get things done. But that's just me.(/IMHO)

This is an interesting discussion.

Yes the halted development has caused problems for me… Stability issues unresolved, and often “This is not allowed in this version” because MYSQL-front is not in sync with the MySQL versions. With 4.0 now at a production level MySQL-front has been left behind. That took about 6 months from the developers decision to quit. – not 1-2 year. Also, I am moving to a GNU/Linux OS soon.

Yes, phpMyAdmin is a bit cumbersome because of the HTML-platform (FORM-submitting, pageloading etc.)…

…BUT is has widespread support because of sustainability due to GPL – every user can count on it AND adjust it for their own needs. Furthermore, it is natively crossplatform due to the HTML-platform. It is mobile since you can use it from any computer with internet access. And multiple users can use phpMyAdmin at the same time.

Still, I respect the SQLyog developers decision at this point in time.

Keep up the good work.

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Not to troll or disrespect or anything…

I second this request/inquiry for GPL.

I recently had to abandon MySQL-Front because the developer called it quits. (that is what led me to SQLyog in the first place). Development of an otherwise great product was halted and left all the users scrambling for other solutions.

For webserver MySQL administration there is no equal to phpMyAdmin because this product is a sustainable product, that will survive the individual developer's participation.

Also, when you go cross-platform (kudos!) user supplied patches will insure stability for every platform in the future.

Keep up the good work!

-Søren

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