Re: oracle database for academic

Hans Forbrich wrote:

> I have noticed that a number of individuals assume that the "developer's
> license" or the "CD Pack" for a trial can be used freely in an academic
> environment. While I can't comment on how 'legal' this is, I do note
> that it's a common practise by students to get the software under either
> developer or trial license.
>
> /Hans
> BTW: cross-posting to multiple newsgroups in the comp.database.oracle.*
> heirarchy is not necessary, nor appreciated.

Based on my understanding from Oracle the license supports students to learn the software. It does not allow companies to use it, for profit, to teach those students: There is a difference.

If you use their software to make money ... Oracle expects a piece of the action. Seems like a very reasonable approach.

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