Re: Is that true: IBM overtakes Oracle in total database sales

From: Niall Litchfield <niall.litchfield_at_dial.pipex.com>
Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 19:21:59 +0100
Message-ID: <3cdabe45$0$8512$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com>

"Jim Kennedy" <kennedy-family_at_attbi.com> wrote in message news:pzvC8.4721$UV4.59_at_rwcrnsc54...
> Niall,
> Good points but, remember these are management types who are not listening
> to the DBA (so clearly lower IQ) so they are looking at trying to find an
> excuse to go all Microsoft.

;-)

> I do however see this argument a lot on new
> systems even when Oracle is up and running and there have been good
> experience.
> Jim

I think that the argument can make a lot of sense for NEW installations. It is possible that the training and reskilling can be worked into the project along with the training reskilling of the business users. If that can be done purchase and support costs are a far bigger part of the picture.

Not all projects run like this but hey i can be an idealist from time to time.

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Niall Litchfield
Oracle DBA
Audit Commission UK

Received on Thu May 09 2002 - 13:21:59 CDT