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Nope, it will not. Companies are still suspicious toward open source
and if they cannot buy it, they will not use it. The most often quoted
reason is support.
Mladen Gogala
Oracle DBA
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WILL OPEN-SOURCE THREATEN ORACLE, IBM AND MS? | Internet News How big of a threat are open-source databases to software giants like Oracle, who hold most of the market and revenue share today? MySQL could be the biggest challenger to Oracle, and even Microsoft and IBM in the database market. MySQL is making inroads as a database alternative for small businesses or departmentally inside larger enterprises. Ultimately, the groundswell of support for MySQL could propel it on a Linux-like course to stardom as companies look to reduce TCO for databases.
For the full details, click:
http://www.internetnews.com/ent-news/article.php/2221901
Interesting article.... Is this the wave of the future for the small consultant??
If the CEO is smart he will start a certification program and release upgrades every 18 months. It keeps the revenue comming it. Ron
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