NewsFactor: Why Pay for a Database?

“As open-source databases have grown in popularity among large
enterprises and small and midsize businesses alike, many CIOs have
taken a closer look at the savings associated with switching to
these noncommercial alternatives.

“But the question remains: Does it make good business sense to
pay for a commercial database product when well-established,
open-source versions pose enticing alternatives?…”

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