Sun's software lineup now includes Java, MySQL, OpenSolaris and GlassFish. The company can now pair MySQL with Solaris and could fill out its roster with other targeted acquisitions.

To generate interest from developers, Boston-based Akiban Technologies has released as open source its flagship database software, called Akiban Server. The company also released a connector for ...

Sun is a winner though on both counts. With MySQL, Sun can finally offer companies a complete operating system, DBMS, and software stack.