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MySQL Acquisition Hints of Sun's Priorities
(News) Sun's deal to buy MySQL closed Tuesday, with Sun CEO calling the deal the 'most important' in the software market.
(News) Sun's deal to buy MySQL closed Tuesday, with Sun CEO calling the deal the 'most important' in the software market.
Oracle to charge for four 11g database add-ons
(News) Oracle Corp. has issued details on pricing for its new 11g enterprise database, with the vendor making some of the most talked-about features available as extra-cost add-ons.
(News) Oracle Corp. has issued details on pricing for its new 11g enterprise database, with the vendor making some of the most talked-about features available as extra-cost add-ons.
Changes at MySQL draw fire from community
(News) MySQL AB has made it harder for developers to use the enterprise edition of its database software for free, sparking a debate about whether the company has strayed from its obligation to its open-source community.
(News) MySQL AB has made it harder for developers to use the enterprise edition of its database software for free, sparking a debate about whether the company has strayed from its obligation to its open-source community.
Ingres names new CEO, says appliances coming soon
(News) Open-source database vendor Ingres Corp. appointed a new CEO on Wednesday and said its new appliance servers, which are slightly behind schedule, will be available soon.
(News) Open-source database vendor Ingres Corp. appointed a new CEO on Wednesday and said its new appliance servers, which are slightly behind schedule, will be available soon.
First Look: FileMaker Pro 9 vs. Alpha Five 8 Pro
(Reviews) Alpha Five offers more choices for extending functions with scripts and Web software, but most users will likely want to spend the extra money for the more-intuitive FileMaker.
(Reviews) Alpha Five offers more choices for extending functions with scripts and Web software, but most users will likely want to spend the extra money for the more-intuitive FileMaker.
Floral giant sends bouquet to EnterpriseDB
(News) EnterpriseDB has notched up international florist FTD Group as a customer in a vote of confidence for the young database company, which is trying to poach customers from Oracle Corp. with the promise of lower license fees and compatibility with Oracle applications.
(News) EnterpriseDB has notched up international florist FTD Group as a customer in a vote of confidence for the young database company, which is trying to poach customers from Oracle Corp. with the promise of lower license fees and compatibility with Oracle applications.
IBM plans Q4 release for DB2 Viper upgrade
(News) IBM Corp. plans to release the final version of DB2 Viper 2, a major upgrade to its DB2 9 database software, before the end of this year, a company spokesman said this week.
(News) IBM Corp. plans to release the final version of DB2 Viper 2, a major upgrade to its DB2 9 database software, before the end of this year, a company spokesman said this week.
Oracle Releases Delayed Windows Patch
(News) Oracle probably worried some DBAs earlier this week when it released its Critical Patch Update, but neglected its most critical database flaw of the quarter for 9.2.0.8 users on the Windows platform. At the time, Oracle said this fix would come on April 30, but now it looks like Oracle has found a way to get the patch out.
(News) Oracle probably worried some DBAs earlier this week when it released its Critical Patch Update, but neglected its most critical database flaw of the quarter for 9.2.0.8 users on the Windows platform. At the time, Oracle said this fix would come on April 30, but now it looks like Oracle has found a way to get the patch out.
Microsoft releases SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2
(News) Microsoft Corp. released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for SQL Server 2005 on Tuesday, a free upgrade [<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/downloads/servicepacks/sp2.mspx">available for download</a>], in addition to new virtualization licensing for the database.
(News) Microsoft Corp. released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for SQL Server 2005 on Tuesday, a free upgrade [<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2005/downloads/servicepacks/sp2.mspx">available for download</a>], in addition to new virtualization licensing for the database.
Oracle Continues PeopleSoft 9 Rollout
Oracle Continues PeopleSoft 9 Rollout
Oracle Continues PeopleSoft 9 Rollout
Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2005, Other Packages
(news) Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2005, Other Packages
(news) Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2005, Other Packages
First Look: AskSam 6 Offers Database Flexibity
(news) First Look: AskSam 6 Offers Database Flexibity
(news) First Look: AskSam 6 Offers Database Flexibity
Oracle Pushes Users to Patch
(news) New exploits could affect customers who never applied patches for known database flaws.
(news) New exploits could affect customers who never applied patches for known database flaws.
Updated Alpha Supports Browser Access
(news) Alpha Five Version 6 provides menu-driven scripting to more easily build Web-accessible databases.
(news) Alpha Five Version 6 provides menu-driven scripting to more easily build Web-accessible databases.
FileMaker Updated to Version 7
(news) Database goes fully relational, enhances security and Web access.
(news) Database goes fully relational, enhances security and Web access.
Affordable Customer Management Tools
(reviews) Intuit and Surado Solutions offer industrial-strength CRM packages for small businesses.
(reviews) Intuit and Surado Solutions offer industrial-strength CRM packages for small businesses.
FileMaker Ships Task Manager App
(news) Task Manager works with FileMaker database to help track, manage daily work.
(news) Task Manager works with FileMaker database to help track, manage daily work.
FileMaker Ships Add-On Programs
(news) Meeting organizer, recruiting tool lead new line of database accessories.
(news) Meeting organizer, recruiting tool lead new line of database accessories.
Get Attached to AskSam 5
(reviews) This database program handles both structured and unstructured data with aplomb.
(reviews) This database program handles both structured and unstructured data with aplomb.
FileMaker 6 Gets Graphic
(reviews) The latest version of this database storage and retrieval program adds features for managing graphics effectively.
(reviews) The latest version of this database storage and retrieval program adds features for managing graphics effectively.
FileMaker Update Focuses on Graphics
(news) New features in FileMaker Pro 6 support XML connection and stronger integration with digital media.
(news) New features in FileMaker Pro 6 support XML connection and stronger integration with digital media.
FileMaker Update Ships for Windows 2000, Mac OS X
(news) Web publishing, integration with server databases enhanced in FileMaker 5.5, available on several platforms.
(news) Web publishing, integration with server databases enhanced in FileMaker 5.5, available on several platforms.
Organize Your Information With AskSam 4
(reviews) Free-form database makes storing and retrieving documents as easy as using your word processor.
(reviews) Free-form database makes storing and retrieving documents as easy as using your word processor.
Share Data Seamlessly Between Your PC and Your Palm
(reviews) FileMaker extends its cross-platform data-sharing reputation with FileMaker Mobile for the Palm OS.
(reviews) FileMaker extends its cross-platform data-sharing reputation with FileMaker Mobile for the Palm OS.