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0pimo t1_j493cln wrote

Reply to comment by Wizywig in NASA feared Oracle audit, overpaid $15m for software by CrankyBear

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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