Wow. Didn't see that coming; I thought I'd Buy a Macintosh was going to walk away with Sun. I personally don't think this bodes overly well for a number of technologies nor for the Information Technology sector as a whole.
How long, I wonder, before Microsoft launches a lawsuit against Oracle over a Java feature that Oracle decides to deprecate (like supporting JDBC to SQL Server [Kidding!])? Or vice versa over Microsoft's platform(s) not supporting "true" Oracle Java? MySQL is, I've been led to believe, used quite extensively throughout mid-size corporate America. I can't see it going away, much like I can't see Enterprise Linux going away, but I also can't see Oracle competing with it internally or using it as an entry point unless it is changed to allow "upsizing" to Oracle at a later date. Perhaps it will be spun back out as an independent rather than be integrated into Oracle? On the other hand, Open Office may get an upgrade and may actually be geared up to take on Microsoft's suite. This also means that Oracle is now getting into the hardware business which is probably a good strategic move for them and may be good for corporate computing customers as Oracle may be able to sell their database pre-loaded on Solaris O/S and Sun hardware for an advantageous price point over separate components and 3rd party consulting. Can anyone say "Oracle Appliance"? Like anything else, we'll have to wait and see. It all hinges on how Oracle handles this. There will likely be little impact in the next 6 months but I'd be curious to see where all of Sun's technologies are in 1Q 2010. --- J.T. Shyman From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Redick, Kevin Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:43 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Oracle buys Sun ** I don't expect sweeping changes, but I do fear slowly mySQL will disappear into outdatedness. It will give lots of people time migrate over to postgreSLQ solution etc. Although I do expect Oracle won't mind being able to keep a cheap good solution around for a while to get a foot in the door and attempt to up sell after they are on the inside. Should be interesting, also worried about Java... oracle doesn't always play nice and that could leave everyone with no cross platform solution. --Kevin ________________________________ From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Guillaume Rheault Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: OT: Oracle buys Sun ** Not directly related to Remedy ARS, but still interesting news: http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&; articleId=9131829 I believe Sun being acquired by Oracle is definitely better than if it was acquired by IBM. On the flip side, this probably means mySQL probably needs to find a new home.... I don't care much about mySQL, although I think it's still a good idea to have a viable open source database available for free -Guillaume _Platinum Sponsor: [email protected] ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ Please visit us at http://www.teletech.com ............................................................ This EMAIL and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately notify the sender by return email, and delete this communication and any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be subject to criminal and civil proceedings. Unless otherwise stated, opinions expressed in this email are those of the author and are not endorsed by TeleTech Holdings. ............................................................ _Platinum Sponsor: [email protected] ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"_ _______________________________________________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE or access ARSlist Archives at www.arslist.org Platinum Sponsor:[email protected] ARSlist: "Where the Answers Are"
