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MySQL date format with correct sort

As a reminder (as much to myself as anyone in blogland) when using MySQL the formatting options for dates turn them in to strings and sort alphabetically instead of as a date. To correct this use the actual date field in the sort not the name assigned to the formatted field.

The Myths of Open Source

CIO magazine has a great article debunking many myths about open source. The article debunks several myths including:

  • MYTH 1 - THE ATTRACTION IS THE PRICE TAG
  • MYTH 2 - THE SAVINGS AREN'T REAL
  • MYTH 3 - THERE'S NO SUPPORT
  • MYTH 4 - IT'S A LEGAL MINEFIELD
  • MYTH 5 - OPEN SOURCE ISN'T FOR MISSION-CRITICAL APPLICATIONS
  • MYTH 6 - OPEN SOURCE ISN'T READY FOR THE DESKTOP

There are many great examples of how open source is working for companies of all sizes.

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