Memo to Sun: Promote MySQL Through Avnet

Aug 15, 2008, 21:02 (0 Talkback[s])

[ Thanks to The VAR Guy for this link. ]

"But more recently, Wall Street has been disappointed with Sun’s financial results and critics are wondering how Sun will monetize an open source database. Folks, you’re missing the point: MySQL will drive MORE sales of Sun’s hardware and also paves the way for Sun to either acquire database applications or promote third-party applications that further strengthen Sun’s business."

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