On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Geoff Nordli <geo...@gnaa.net> wrote:
> > > From: Fernando Cassia [mailto:fcas...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:13 AM > To: Geoff Nordli; VirtualBox end user list > Subject: Re: [vbox-users] oracle acquisition news on vbox > > > On Wed, Jan 27, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Geoff Nordli <geo...@gnaa.net> wrote: > Has anyone heard any news today on how the acquisition is going to affect > vbox? > > Oracle VM is XEN based. > Sun’s xVM is XEN based. > Oracle bought Virtual Iron which is also XEN based. > Wonder where vbox fits into that picture. > > Geoff > > Sure, vbox is a type 2 hypervisor. Looking at Oracle though, what would > they want with a desktop virtualization product. Unless they are thinking > VDI, which vbox seems to be well suited. > > Trust me, I would love for what you say to be true. > It sounds to me like you´re spreading FUD,Geoff. Or trying to make a business case for Oracle to dropping Virtualbox. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear,_uncertainty_and_doubt "FUD is generally a strategic attempt to influence public perception by disseminating negative information designed to undermine the credibility of their beliefs. An individual firm, for example, might use FUD to invite unfavorable opinions and speculation about a competitor's product" "FUD is a manifestation of the appeal to fear<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appeal_to_fear> ." And you said: "Trust me, I would love for what you say to be true." Virtualbox under Oracle ownership of Sun makes no difference. In fact, it adds value to Oracle, which lacked a type 2 hypervisor as you said. FC
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