MySQL Named As Possible Acquisition Target

As corporations continue to merge, sell out, and gobble each other up, analysts have identified the next likely targets in the software world: MySQL and Linux. Speculation on possible MySQL buyers remained vague, while Oracle was named as a strong candidate to integrate with Linux. "I think MySQL is very natural because they have grown to a certain size, certain profitability, and have a certain proof point on the market segment," said Winston Damarillo, chief executive of Simula Labs, a venture fund that is focused on open-source investments. MySQL falls into Damarillo's purview - it provides open-source database software, and is considered by some a low-cost alternative to companies such as Oracle and IBM. MySQL was actually in talks with Oracle earlier this year, although the possible Del.icio.us") | Yahoo! My Web Technorati: Doug is a staff writer for Murdok for the latest eBusiness news.