> The download is 150MB for Win32 and 200MB for Linux. So it does fir on
> a CD, three times over. It is still >20x bigger than Firebird
>
> The release notes are interesting:
> - it says SQL is not supported. Really! (probably a typo)

Woops ;-)

> - CLR integration is supported
> - JVM integration is not supported
> - most 'automatic management' tools are excluded
>
> So, in Oracle's perception Java is a bigger threat than .NET. Or do
> they want to ride on the publicity wave that MS will undoubtedly
> unleash?
>
> Also, in their world, excluding automatic management will make the
> thing more attractive to students, evaluators and mid-market users.

Isn't it always?


With regards,

Martijn Tonies
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