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Wizywig t1_j47qj7e wrote

To note, Postgres has a new plugin for full oracle compatibility (github), its not enabling anything new in postgres but it allows PG to be a full drop-in replacement for an oracle database. Or at least mostly.

People need to seriously just move away from oracle asap. It is a predatory company that hasn't really innovated in decades.

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0pimo t1_j493cln wrote

You realize Oracle makes more than just databases right? Like, I'm pretty certain NASA didn't overspend just for database software.

They were likely using their ERP or manufacturing systems. While the data gets stored in a database, it's the compliance, workflow and other aspects of the software that make it valuable.

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CunningCapy t1_j4bujlm wrote

Yeah now you gotta pay them to use Java and have support* or use Redhat.

*Support not guaranteed or of any particular value

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Triumphxd t1_j4cjp50 wrote

Yeah, they are definitely paying millions for oracle databases. I’m sure they are also paying some things you mentioned but I would be completely unsurprised by db costs being a large portion. Any reason why you think it wouldn’t?

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0pimo t1_j4clml4 wrote

Because the article specifically references supporting Shuttle operations. You use ERP and MRP systems for that.

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neuronexmachina t1_j4c2poz wrote

Interesting comment from last month's HackerNews thread about IvorySQL:

>It’s also likely in violation of arcane copyright law. The oracle wire protocol includes a handshake procedure that sends a poem in one of the initial messages. It’s untested legal theory whether copying that poem in a new work (e.g. a new driver or compatability layer) would violate Oracle’s copyright on the poem.

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FrustratedLogician t1_j4azvel wrote

Okay, and when this stops being maintained or bunch of bugs are found, and your business need support now - what then? People pay for a service because somebody is there to also help them out when SHTF.

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CunningCapy t1_j4buokf wrote

All oracle support will do is read the requirements for running their software back to you.

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FrustratedLogician t1_j4c766g wrote

Well, my client using Oracle service said they are very helpful in resolving issues, so your mileage may vary I guess.

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kaartman1 t1_j48re1z wrote

Bruh, Oracle cloud ERP is da best in town 🤷‍♂️

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Wizywig t1_j4a0d95 wrote

Peoplesoft 4 lyfe! Ima fight you over this. To the death!

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BeenRoundHereTooLong t1_j4abogb wrote

Everyone will still use SAP

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