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Sun Microsystems has released the updated 5.1 version of the MySQL open source database software it recent acquired, promising improved performance and management of larger database applications. "If our users initially choose MySQL because of its low cost, they continue to use MySQL for its high performance, scalability and broad platform support," said Marten Mickos, Sun's SVP of its database group. "MySQL 5.1 continues this tradition by performing up to 15 percent faster than previous versions in our own internal tests--making it a compelling solution for demanding Web-based enterprise applications."

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