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-[submodule "MySQL"]
-	path = MySQL
-	url = https://github.com/mysql/mysql-docker.git
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-Subproject commit 1cbaef6348ed93933507ff422ca7d008eac85888
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@@ -15,12 +15,13 @@ This repository contains Dockerfiles and samples to build Docker images for Orac
 And Open Source projects:
 
  - [GlassFish](https://github.com/oracle/docker-images/tree/master/GlassFish)
- - [MySQL](https://github.com/mysql/mysql-docker/)
  - [NoSQL](https://github.com/oracle/docker-images/tree/master/NoSQL)
  - [OpenJDK](/OpenJDK)
 
 Oracle Linux images can be found in the [`Oracle Linux Container Images repository`](https://github.com/oracle/ol-container-images).
 
+MySQL images can be found in the ['MySQL image repository'](https://github.com/mysql/mysql-docker/).
+
 For pre-built images containing Oracle software, please check the [Oracle Container Registry](https://container-registry.oracle.com).
 
 For support and certification information, please consult the documentation for each product.