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Title: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 04:58

http://www.physorg.com/news183301035.html

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The European Union on Thursday cleared Oracle Corp.'s proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc., saying it would not significantly affect competition in the EU.

Title: Re: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: Rik on January 24, 2010, 12:41

Doesn't say much about the two companies involved, does it. ;)

Title: Re: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: Simon on January 24, 2010, 13:31

I wonder if the MySQL side of things will affect forums?  Most of them use them, I think.

Title: Re: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: Rik on January 24, 2010, 15:51

Interesting thought. We'll find out soon enough I suppose. :(

Title: Re: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 16:34

I'm sure it won't change  - they aren't stupid. I bet they see this as a way of dominating the business world by everyone who does it for fun using etc..

Title: Re: EU clears Oracle takeover of Sun
Post by: Simon on January 24, 2010, 16:36

Hope so.  :)