Computerworld: Q&A: Ingres CTO Sees Move Toward Open-Source Databases

“What was the significance of Oracle’s recent purchase
of open-source software maker, Sleepycat Software Inc.? I
wouldn’t call Oracle’s buy of SleepyCat a move into the open-source
world. Oracle has been making lots of different acquisitions, both
open-source and closed-source companies, in order to shore up its
customer base. All of the open-source companies Oracle has bought
own 100% of the intellectual property, in order to broaden the
number of people required to pay Oracle support. What I think
they’re going to tell their customers is: ‘If you want any Oracle
support, you’re going to need Oracle support on all of your
products…'”

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