LXer: IBM Bidding for Sun Microsystems: Linux and MySQL

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03-18-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
LXer LXer NewsBot Registered: Dec 2005 Posts: 128,383 Rep:	LXer: IBM Bidding for Sun Microsystems: Linux and MySQL - The Big Winners? Published at LXer: Reports are swirling that IBM is seeking to acquire Sun Microsystems for at least $6.5 billion. But if a deal happens, what does that mean for the future of Solaris, SPARC, MySQL and other technologies that overlap with IBM’s core product portfolio? The VAR Guy offers four predictions about the potential IBM/Sun combo. And yes, Linux dominates the conversation. Here's the scoop. Read More...

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