Oracle Easing Multi-Core License Terms

Vikingod · Jul 15, 2005, 08:56 PM

Oracle introduced a new licensing scheme designed to lure users to its latest software running on multi-core processor machines.

The move, a price/performance decrease of 25 percent from Oracle's previous licensing model, could curb the harsh criticism the company weathered from customers who protested paying for each socket or core in a multi-core chip.

But it may not be enough.
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Jul 15, 2005, 08:56 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Oracle Easing Multi-Core License Terms Oracle introduced a new licensing scheme designed to lure users to its latest software running on multi-core processor machines. The move, a price/performance decrease of 25 percent from Oracle's previous licensing model, could curb the harsh criticism the company weathered from customers who protested paying for each socket or core in a multi-core chip. But it may not be enough. ________________________________ Read More/Source: InternetNews.com