Re: Why does Oracle cost so much?

From: Glen A Stromquist <glen_stromquist_at_no_spam_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 20:22:21 GMT
Message-ID: <1U9pc.9331$RM.443@edtnps89>

Markus Hölzle wrote:

> Hello,
> im just wondering why Oracle is so expensive and who uses it. Could someone
> tell me, who are the usuall buyers of Oracle and why is it so special
> compared to other dbs?
> Thx
>
>

AFAIK if you get personal or "lite" editions its not that expensive at all, plus I'm pretty sure that includes metalink suppport and new product upgrades. And when you say expensive, thats a pretty relative term, what are you comparing it to? Received on Fri May 14 2004 - 15:22:21 CDT