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Sun Eyes PostgreSQL

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the everyone-likes-a-good-db dept.

Da Massive writes "Sun is looking seriously into the database market - namely PostgreSQL. It says Oracle and IBM and even Microsoft licensing fees are way too expensive for the average punter. This from John Loiacono, executive vice president of software: "We're not going to OEM Microsoft but we are looking at PostgreSQL right now," he said, adding that over time the database will become integrated into the operating system."

3 of 339 comments (clear)

  1. Too bad... by bjk002 · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    I like PostgreSQL.

    Whenever SUN touches something, it always seems to turn to S***

    PostgreSQL is a great product, I hope in this case history does not repeat itself.

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    Opinion:=TMyOpinion.Create(Me);
  2. 2 $$$ ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    The licensing fees are too expensive after you spend all your money on Sun.

  3. Re:PostgreSQL vs MySQL by ceejayoz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yeah, but mySQL does that and it gives you a blowjob while you wait.

    Seriously, try it. ;/