I'm currently in college and my course curriculum uses MySQL command line and MySQL workbench. How do I get started on solus? I don't wanna do no mariadb or postgresql, but mysql. Please guide me. Thank you.

    locusfokee01 How do I get started on solus?

    A good way to start would be to submit a package requese here.

    EDIT: A related question: does anyone know why I was required to use two-factor authorization in order to access the link I posted above? Should any user who wants to see what's required to request a package really be required to have a Github account with 2FA enabled?

        locusfokee01 Just my two cents, Maria pretty much is MySql, it forked from MySql after Oracle purchased MySql, and you wouldn't have to alter any of your queries I believe; the stuff you do in school should work the same on a home brewed Maria.

            WetGeek I would guess it’s because you linked to the actual page to file a request. For which you would need to be logged in to GitHub.

            2FA is on a per account basis afaik. If the user chooses to use it or not.

              locusfokee01 I'm currently in college and my course curriculum uses MySQL command line and MySQL workbench. How do I get started on solus? I don't wanna do no mariadb or postgresql, but mysql. Please guide me. Thank you.

              https://dev.mysql.com/doc/workbench/en/wb-installing-linux.html#wb-installing-linux-requirements

              this ^^ link says only deb or rpm exist. solus is neither. if you could dig deeper and find source code/a tar gz you can be guided here.
              appimage or flatpak alternatives?

              I have NEVER seen an .edu workaround that kept one glued to windows/mac....except webex. this obviously is some CIS class to demand a bunch of sql stuff...it can be done. bloodfeasts's ideas are great.

              DDG "linux mysql class school mariadb" and tons of articles. https://opensource.com/article/20/10/mariadb-mysql-linux

              I saw all the stuff you "don't want to do" and I don't blame you. before taking any advice here I would hardcore hot the SEARCH function with your terms. and see what others have done with Solus and classes and Mysql.

              If that yields nothing see if source code exists.
              If that yields nothing read about mariadb switcheroo.
              Just remember in Linux many things like this are not instant and require getting your hands dirty--but they are always achievable and rewarding because you will pull it off.
              hope I could offer 2 cents and any food for thought

                BloodFeastMan Yeah, I'm not aware of any notable differences between MariaDB and MySQL... on our servers the executable is even called mysql and the data lives in /var/lib/mysql... very much just an open-source continuation.

                  I think Mysql Workbench has enough unique functionality that it would qualify for addition to the Solus repos, especially since it's not available on Flatpak, only snap (which is going to be removed at some point). It's complicated to build, but not that complicated for someone experienced in packaging. Feel free to open a package request for it on our issues tracker.