The MariaDB community is happy to announce two new releases hot off the compiler! MariaDB is a branch of the MySQL database which includes all major open source storage engines, myriad bug fixes, and many community patches. The MariaDB 5.1 release continues with MariaDB 5.1.53, while the 5.2 series moves to 5.2.4. As always, detailed release notes are available and are highly recommended, especially for those considering an upgrade. http://kb.askmonty.org/v/mariadb-5153-release-notes http://kb.askmonty.org/v/mariadb-524-release-notes These releases both address a couple of issues in both series that may affect a large number of users. First, a regression in MySQL relating to starting as a service on Windows has been patched. You will no longer need the --console option. https://bugs.launchpad.net/maria/+bug/678047 http://bugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=56821 Second, a rather nasty little bug prevented compiling PHP against MariaDB. This has been fixed in these new releases, as well. https://bugs.launchpad.net/maria/+bug/674812 Binary builds for many popular platforms, Linux packages, and source code can be found mirrored worldwide. http://askmonty.org/wiki/MariaDB:Download MariaDB: Community developed, feature enhanced, backward compatible. -- ./k Kurt von Finck Chief Community And Communications Officer Monty Program http://montyprogram.com