[DUG] FYI Oracle make free entry level 4Gb user databaseavailalable

[Paul A Norman]

I've just made a post quoting the concerns here on an Oracle Forum, wiil
relay what ever comes forward there, for those with one of those Oracle
(free beer?) sign ins:
http://forums.oracle.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=337407
 Paul

 On 02/11/05, Paul A Norman <paul.a.norman at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> From the associated offical FAQ, this information needs to be reconciled
> to the above license details, I think Oracle would have a hard time of it in
> an American Court:
>
>   *
>
> Who should use Oracle Database XE?
> *
>
> Oracle Database XE is the perfect choice for many different groups,
> including:
>
>
> • *Developers *working on PHP, Java, .NET, and other applications that
> require a database
> • *DBAs *who need a free starter database for training and deployment
> • *Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) *who want to embed an Oracle
> database in their application or product to extend customer value at no
> additional cost
> • *Educational institutions and students *who need a free starter database
> for their curriculum.
>
> *
>
> Can I use Oracle Database XE for free development?
> *
>
> Yes. There are no database license costs associated with developing
> applications for Oracle Database XE which offers the complete integrated set
> of Oracle Database programming interfaces including:
>
>
> • SQL, PL/SQL
> • Java, C, and PHP
> • Windows .Net
> • Oracle HTML DB
> • C++, ODBC, OLE DB
>
> *
>
> Can I use Oracle Database XE for free deployment?
> *
>
> Oracle Database XE is free for runtime usage with the following
> limitations:
>
>
> • Supports up to 4GB of user data (in addition to Oracle system data)
> • Single instance only of Oracle Database XE on any server
> • Only uses and executes on one processor in any server
> • Can use up to 1GB RAM
>
> *
>
> 1
> *
>
>  On 02/11/05, Richard Vowles <Richard.Vowles at borland.com> wrote:
>
> >  Now _that_ was worth knowing.
> >  ---
> > Richard Vowles, Solutions Architect, Borland New Zealand
> > email: richard.vowles at borland.com
> > phone: +64-9-9184573
> > cell: +64-21-467747
> > other: MSN richard.vowles at borland.com, skype: rvowles
> >
> >  ------------------------------
> > *From:* delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at ns3.123.co.nz]
> > *On Behalf Of *Paul Heinz
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, 2 November 2005 3:14 p.m.
> > *To:* NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
> > *Subject:* RE: [DUG] FYI Oracle make free entry level 4Gb user
> > databaseavailalable
> >
> >  Ah, yes. But do read the fine print i.e. the license agreement,
> >
> > TTFN,
> >  Paul.
> >
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