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 The MySQL (R) software delivers a very fast, multi-threaded,
 multi-user, and robust SQL (Structured Query Language) database server.
 MySQL Server is intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production
 systems as well as for embedding into mass-deployed software.  MySQL is
 a registered trademark of MySQL AB.
 
 The MySQL software is Dual Licensed. Users can choose to use the MySQL
 software as an Open Source product under the terms of the GNU General
 Public License (`http://www.fsf.org/licenses/') or can purchase a
 standard commercial license from MySQL AB. See
 `http://www.mysql.com/company/legal/licensing/' for more information on
 our licensing policies.
 
 The following list describes some sections of particular interest in
 this manual:
 
    * For a discussion about the capabilities of the MySQL Database
      Server, see  Features.
 
    * For installation instructions, see  Installing.
 
    * For tips on porting the MySQL Database Software to new
      architectures or operating systems, see  Porting.
 
    * For information about upgrading from a Version 4.0 release, see
       Upgrading-from-4.0.
 
    * For information about upgrading from a Version 3.23 release, see
       Upgrading-from-3.23.
 
    * For information about upgrading from a Version 3.22 release, see
       Upgrading-from-3.22.
 
    * For a tutorial introduction to the MySQL Database Server, see
       Tutorial.
 
    * For examples of SQL and benchmarking information, see the
      benchmarking directory (`sql-bench' in the distribution).
 
    * For a history of new features and bugfixes, see  News.
 
    * For a list of currently known bugs and misfeatures, see 
      Bugs.
 
    * For future plans, see  TODO.
 
    * For a list of all the contributors to this project, see 
      Credits.
 
 *Important*:
 
 Reports of errors (often called "bugs"), as well as questions and
 comments, should be sent to `http://bugs.mysql.com'.  Bug
 reports.
 
 If you have found a sensitive security bug in MySQL Server, please let
 us know immediately by sending an email message to <security@mysql.com>.
 

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