Is it possible to replace MariaDB with the proper MySQL in the later versions.
Numerous tools etc do not work with MariaDB and also I like to run the same versions and programs as is run on my servers.
I haven't yet seen any commercial servers offering MariaDB and know it does break some applications.
Xampp was the go, because I could use it off a portable drive, but currently not usable due to Maria and the old versions of Xampp we were using are getting too old.
Also I notice you still advertise that MySQL is installed when it isn't. Maybe you need to change the description on the website to save confusion.