Re: why does centos 7 want to install mariadb instead of mysql ?

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On 08/30/2014 01:10 PM, Tim Dunphy wrote:
> Hey all,
> 
> I just got around to trying out CentOS 7. And for some reason when I
> attempt to install mysql-server, instead I'm offered mariadb? I'm using
> epel and remi as my repos.


The short answer is because RH chose to use mariadb instead of MySQL in
EL7. As others have said, this is similar to the openoffice->libreoffice
switch. There should be very minimal (if any at all) difference in
functionality.

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