david froble

I don't agree. Sure, Oracle would make noises, but with the number of VAX
systems in the 1980s, Oracle would support VMS. No question in my mind.

The problem was lack of balls on DEC's part.

If RDB was available for most platforms, meaning Unix and windows, Larry might
not have a jet to hassle the locals with. If DEC sold it for 1/2 of what Oracle
charges, they might have been doing the buying, of Compaq, HP, and Microsoft.

Dave

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