RE: Re[2]: Oracle vs. DB2

2002-08-13 Thread Jesse, Rich
In the immortal words of Moe Syzlak: Whaaa?!? I need to ask for more money! Or was the implication that I have expensive tastes? ;) Rich Jesse System/Database Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quad/Tech International, Sussex, WI USA > -Original M

RE: Re[2]: Oracle vs DB2

2001-04-26 Thread Dennis Taylor
At 10:05 AM 4/25/01 -0800, you wrote: >see it happening. Why? Because the ONLY reality check that Oracle is going >to actually LISTEN to and do something about would be for people to stop Yes! >using/buying their products. And I just don't see that happening either. >In the enterprise data m

RE: Re[2]: Oracle vs DB2

2001-04-25 Thread Henry Poras
I guess they can make their money by targeting the high end and having a few high paying customers, or be more reasonable and have a broader base. I get the feeling that Larry's ego (psychoanalysis from a distance, ain't it wonderful) would drive him to both the $ and the broad base. If you are co

RE: Re[2]: Oracle vs DB2

2001-04-25 Thread Yexley Robert D SSgt AFIT/SCA
I too would love to see somebody give Oracle a reality check in regards to the prices of their software, but as much as I hate to say it, I just don't see it happening. Why? Because the ONLY reality check that Oracle is going to actually LISTEN to and do something about would be for people to st

Re: Re[2]:Oracle vs DB2

2001-04-24 Thread Dennis Taylor
At 01:35 PM 4/24/01 -0400, you wrote: >Dennis, > >OK, but your sales critter is DEAD wrong. We bought a Standard edition from Yep. Based on your statement, I checked with the critter. He says yes, you can do it with Standard version. Which costs (ballpark) $33K Cdn for the unlimited user ver