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by darnaut 5084 days ago
> Why else would they buy MySQL? And the licensing is not as strong as you may think.

To compete with Microsoft SQL Server and to further solidify their customer base (most Oracle customers already use MySQL).
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edwinnathaniel 5083 days ago
How is MySQL competing with MS-SQL? I'm quite sure they're in different league. Price point wise MS-SQL isn't that much cheaper than Oracle.

Here's one word: upsell _HARD_

That was my experience trying to buy support/license for GlassFish. Some sales guy tries very hard to upsell us to use WebLogic (of course, otherwise he's not going to fill his quota or get a bonus).

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darnaut 5082 days ago
> How is MySQL competing with MS-SQL?

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/222168/oracle_...

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