Re: Some questions regarding Oracle download softwares

Although the products are free and fully functional, license terms allow, among other conditions, the use only for development pourposes. If you plan use for your own applications, it is necessary obtain a valid license. Same applies for clients you deliver your software.

Read OTN conditions carefully.

Jimmy wrote:
>
> I found that I can download many Oracle softwares from their website.
> I want to ask, why Oracle releases their free copies (without evulation
> period) to the public? I have visited IBM DB2 website and just find that
> only Personal Edition of DB2 can be free download. Other softwares are
> all with 60-day evulation period. It seems that they do not want the
> public to freely use their products (and I think Microsoft also). But
> how about Oracle? Most products can be freely download.
>
> Jimmy

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