"Each major revision of Oracle came with new requirements of "Oracle only supports X hardware running the Y operating system". There are several options for X and Y, but it obsoleted our systems EVERY TIME."
Hardware & software support for Oracle is incredibly broad. I challenge you to find software that runs on such a wide range of hardware / software. I can't imagine what you guys had that you were obsoleted every time.
If you're using 3 CD to install the client...I can practically guarantee you that you're installing way more than you need. For 98% of your client desktops, you don't want the default, which installs 400M+ of software on the box, pick the minimal install and it'll be quick and painless.
Buying out the struggling competition - $135 million
Forcing them to port your apps to Linux - $150 million
Turning around and dumping their shares - priceless
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manual? We don't need no stinkin' manual. I have my opinion fully formulated before I read the article.
if you're getting your investment advice from Slashdot, I'd venture to say...you're way too late.
"Each major revision of Oracle came with new requirements of "Oracle only supports X hardware running the Y operating system". There are several options for X and Y, but it obsoleted our systems EVERY TIME."
Hardware & software support for Oracle is incredibly broad. I challenge you to find software that runs on such a wide range of hardware / software. I can't imagine what you guys had that you were obsoleted every time.
I would ban bad talking in cars and be done with it.
"without a hot backup script?"....ever heard of RMAN? bundled right in there for your added pleasure.
not sure where you're getting that...
s /orcl_db_strength.pdf
According to IDC, it's Oracle...according to Gartner, it's IBM..but SQL Server is a distant 3rd.
http://www.oracle.com/corporate/investor_relation
If you're using 3 CD to install the client...I can practically guarantee you that you're installing way more than you need. For 98% of your client desktops, you don't want the default, which installs 400M+ of software on the box, pick the minimal install and it'll be quick and painless.
When will the horror end? :)
Nobody ever said Ellison didn't know how to catch the headlines...
here's one of many links that nails it to the wall...
Buying out the struggling competition - $135 million Forcing them to port your apps to Linux - $150 million Turning around and dumping their shares - priceless
Bible statement??? You'll have a hard time finding it in the Biblie...I believe it's a Chinese proverb.