本章节的补充：

      此节中的内容4.0,5.0,5.1均为相同，发布出来以确保手册的完整。

      MySQL AB is the company of the MySQL founders and main developers. MySQL AB was originally established in Sweden by David Axmark, Allan Larsson, and Michael “Monty” Widenius. 

      MySQL AB是MySQL先驱者和主要开发者创立的。最初，MySQL AB是由瑞典的David Axmark, Allan Larsson, 和Michael “Monty” Widenius创立的。

      We are dedicated to developing the MySQL database software and promoting it to new users. MySQL AB owns the copyright to the MySQL source code, the MySQL logo and (registered) trademark, and this manual. See Section 1.4, “Overview of the MySQL Database Management System”.

      我们开发MySQL数据库软件并向新用户宣传。MySQL AB拥有MySQL 源代码，LOGO和（注册）商标，以及此手册的版权。详情参看：Section 1.4, “Overview of the MySQL Database Management System”.

      The MySQL core values show our dedication to MySQL and Open Source.

      MySQL的核心价值体现在我们对MySQL和公开源代码的贡献。

      These core values direct how MySQL AB works with the MySQL server software:

      核心价值指MySQL AB如何与MySQL服务器软件工作的：

            · To be the best and the most widely used database in the world 

                成为世界上最好的并广泛使用的数据库

            · To be available and affordable by all

                任何人都可以使用

            · To be easy to use 

                使用简单

            · To be continuously improved while remaining fast and safe

                持续的完善，并保证使用速度快和安全

            · To be fun to use and improve

                 使用和改进是很有乐趣的

            · To be free from bugs

                 没有bugs

      These are the core values of the company MySQL AB and its employees:

      MySQL AB和其雇员的核心价值：

            · We subscribe to the Open Source philosophy and support the Open Source community

                我们赞成源代码公开，并支持源代码开放团体

            · We aim to be good citizens

                我们目标：成为好的公民

            · We prefer partners that share our values and mindset

                我们乐意合作伙伴分享我们的价值和理念

            · We answer email and provide support

                我们回复邮件提供支持

            · We are a virtual company, networking with others

                我们是真实的公司

            · We work against software patents

                我们反对软件专利

      The MySQL Web site (http://www.mysql.com/) provides the latest information about MySQL and MySQL AB.

      MySQL网站(http://www.mysql.com/)提供MySQL和MySQL AB的最新信息。

      By the way, the “AB” part of the company name is the acronym for the Swedish “aktiebolag,” or “stock company.” It translates to “MySQL, Inc.” In fact, MySQL, Inc. and MySQL GmbH are examples of MySQL AB subsidiaries. They are located in the United States and Germany, respectively.

      顺便提一下，“AB”是瑞典“aktiebolag,” 或是“stock company.”的缩写。它翻译成“MySQL有限公司”。事实上，MySQL有限公司和MySQL股份有限公司是MySQL AB的分支。它们分别位于美国和德国。

      本手册由MySQL.CN开启中文化，中文化版权由MySQL.CN拥有。

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