RE: [ossig] Oracle begins Linux partnership plan

["Dr. Zahran Halim" <zahran@kazz.com.my>]

"unbreakable linux"? They're digging a hole for themselves ... It
reminds me of the unsinkable titanic

Regards
--Zahran

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ossig@mncc.com.my 
> [mailto:owner-ossig@mncc.com.my] On Behalf Of Nan Phin
> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 5:30 PM
> To: OSSIG General Discussion
> Subject: [ossig] Oracle begins Linux partnership plan
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> By Stephen Shankland, CNET News.com
> Thursday, March 27 2003 9:36 AM
> 
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> Oracle is welcoming third-party software companies into the 
> Linux fold, offering money for development and promotion to 
> those with products that augment the database giant's efforts 
> to back the Unix-like operating system.
> 
> Oracle sells database software as well as higher-level 
> programs for tasks such as tracking customers or keeping 
> financial records. But software from the Redwood Shores, 
> Calif.-based company also is used in conjunction with other 
> companies' programs. It is those companies Oracle is seeking 
> to woo into the Linux camp, the company said Wednesday.
> 
> Under the program announced Tuesday, the Oracle-based 
> software collections will be available through the company's 
> network of sales partners under a "powered by Oracle 
> unbreakable Linux" brand that certifies the software packages 
> are compatible with each other.
> 
> Oracle will help generate sales leads, train companies in the 
> use of Linux, provide marketing funds and help with software 
> development.
> 
> Through a marketing plan called unbreakable Linux, Oracle has 
> signed support agreements with top Linux seller Red Hat and 
> with UnitedLinux, a Linux consortium that includes No. 2 seller SuSE.
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> --
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> best wishes.
> /nan phin
> 
> Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
> 
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