Re: Oracle and OpenSource

From: Paul <paul_at_not.a.chance.ie>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:25:52 -0000
Message-ID: <MPG.1a773cbb86c8e8779898ac@news1.eircom.net>

michaelnewport_at_yahoo.com says...

> Oracle has been an open-source software proponent for several years

This is completely untrue. To the best of my knowledge, Oracle has *_no_* intention of releasing the source to its database.

It is merely making (legitimate) use of Open Source software as a means of screwing Micro$oft.

> and heavily promotes the Linux OS as a platform for its server-based
> software, including its applications and database systems.

In order to screw Micro$oft!

Oracle Corp. has no interest in Open Source per se, as an ideal or as a business strategy for itself, but is using it as a tool to undermine competitors.

Paul...

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