It doesn't surprise me that they are focusing on Windows2000 as a platform. Even while one part of IBM was trying to market OS/2, other parts of IBM only wanted to support Windows95... and the CEO couldn't make up his mind. Finally OS/2 became largely irrelevant, it is still fighting to stay alive but it is in its death throws it seems to me, unless they can get their hands on the Win9X/ME/NT/2000 API code and integrate it within the OS. IBM is a services company now - they have been transformed. They bundle deals together that match what people (managers, CIOs) request... It's the only way they can survive, when you think about it. It's a jungle out there. It seems to be working too, since the new President from [Nabisco? Kellogg? A cigarette company?] took the helm, they went from red ink to black. : ) Patrice Boivin Systems Analyst (Oracle Certified DBA) -----Original Message----- From: Jared Still [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 10:01 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: Re: Windows vs. UNIX (you are so ready for B*LLSH*T marketing, *!NOT!*) On Wednesday 02 May 2001 12:51, Eric D. Pierce wrote: > Jared, > > Apparently there are "super geniuses" at IBM may have invented a time > machine (along with free "underground" golf planners) that explains > the "90 days" business. > The fact that these 'super geniuses' have hitched their carts to Win2K makes them suspect. Jared -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jared Still INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Boivin, Patrice J INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).