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California to Cancel Oracle Deal

Posted by michael on from the golden-parachute dept.

ShaunC writes "Back in mid-April, the state of California bought $95M worth of Oracle software, which turned out to include more licenses than the state has employees, at a taxpayer cost of $41M more than necessary. Now, CNet is reporting that the contract is being cancelled. Oracle apparently made a $25K donation to governor Gray Davis' campaign fund after the sale was made, several state officials have been suspended, and a criminal investigation into the deal is already underway."

3 of 200 comments (clear)

  1. Re:What? by arkanes · · Score: 5, Funny

    They just need to click the "I do not a agree" button on all the installers, thus entitling them to a refund as per the EULA.

  2. This SHOULD be easy... by preed-man · · Score: 5, Funny

    "It's a complicated legal and financial undertaking," Maviglio said, adding that the talks to completely undo the contract could take several weeks. "There are some parts that have already moved forward. We're trying to unwind the whole thing."

    You mean, they can't just issue a ROLLBACK?

    What the hell were they paying Oracle for, then?!
  3. Re:What? by crucini · · Score: 3, Funny
    How does one, exactly, "undo" a contract for millions of dollars worth of software licenses? Seems like a very sticky legal situtation.


    SQL> ROLLBACK;
    Rollback complete.