[debian-mysql] Bug#659687: Bug#659687: Multiple security issues

[Moritz Muehlenhoff]

On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 09:52:24AM +0100, Bjoern Boschman wrote:
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> Hi Moritz,
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> for mysql-5.5 in experimental there's currently a discussion ongoing
> if mysql shall be replaced by MariaDB
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> http://lists.alioth.debian.org/pipermail/pkg-mysql-maint/2012-February/003866.html

I agree that proceeding with mariadb instead of mysql for wheezy makes
sense.
 
> I'm not sure about security policy in experimental but I'd suggest to
> wait for a descission.

It's totally unsupported security-wise, so take your time.

Cheers,
        Moritz