Mysql vs MariaDB? [closed]

Question

I am using Mysql, now i would like to upgrade to MariaDB. The MariaDB guy say: "MariaDB is a binary drop in replacement for MySQL"

Anybody who have used and using MariaDB, please suggest me: should or don't should to switch to MariaDB from Mysql and the reasons why!

I would like the suggests come from experience.

Thank for any suggestions!

Answer 1

I installed MariaDB on my Arch Linux system yesterday. Works a treat. Easy to setup and configure. Lightweight and fast. Can't believe its free :). I say go for it.