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IBM Buys Rational Software

Posted by timothy on from the renaming-it-whimsical dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Rational Software is going to be taken over by IBM. More info on Rational's website. RIP Rational. This is what rational is sending it's customers: To our valued customers: We are delighted to tell you that IBM and Rational Software have announced a definitive agreement for IBM to purchase Rational. This is a very exciting time for both companies and builds on the extensive business relationship IBM and Rational have had for over 20 years. Most importantly, it will provide significant benefits to you." Other readers submit links to the story in InformationWeek and the Mercury News.

2 of 307 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Open Source? by Binarybrain · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Someone mod this post up!

  2. Manchild: timothy by moorg · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Not troll but off topic:

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