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Oracle Expands Commitment to Linux with Strategic Alliances

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Oracle Corp. has announced strategic alliances with top Linux vendors, including Red Hat Software, VA Research, SuSE, and Pacific HiTech. These alliances aim to promote Oracle's Linux database and applications, with a focus on joint support of Linux technology development efforts and co-promotional activities. The partnership is expected to benefit Linux developers, who will receive an early adopter release of Oracle8 on Linux and access to free membership in the Oracle Technology Network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oracle has formed strategic alliances with four top Linux vendors: Red Hat Software, VA Research, SuSE, and Pacific HiTech.
  • The partnerships will include joint promotional activities, joint support of Linux technology development efforts, and links between Oracle's website and Linux vendor sites.
  • Each Linux vendor plans to distribute Oracle8 on Linux via their websites and direct Linux developers to free membership in the Oracle Technology Network.
  • The first 5,000 developers who register for the Linux Early Adopter Program on the Oracle Technology Network website will receive an Early Adopter Pre-Release of Oracle8 on Linux and supporting technical material about Oracle8 on Linux.
  • Red Hat Software sells products and provides services related to the Linux operating system, and works with Linux development groups worldwide to review, package, and develop Linux-based tools.
  • VA Research is the leading Linux systems specialist, developing Linux workstations and servers for the enterprise, Internet, and engineering markets.
  • Pacific HiTech is the developer of TurboLinux, a fast-growing operating system platform in Japan, and will integrate recognized SQL database technology into its TurboLinux Intranet Server product.
  • SuSE develops and supports the SuSE Linux operating system, which has the highest distribution in Europe, and offers full support and service of its products.

Statistics:

  • 5,000 developers will receive an Early Adopter Pre-Release of Oracle8 on Linux after registering for the Linux Early Adopter Program.
  • 7 million Linux users are estimated, according to Linux Online.
  • Shipment of Oracle8 for Linux on the Intel platform is expected by the end of 1998.
  • Shipment of Oracle Applications for Linux on the Intel platform is expected in the first quarter of 1999.
  • Oracle Corp. has annual revenues of $7.1 billion, making it the world's second-largest software company.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "Oracle Corporation Forms Strategic Alliances with Top Four Linux Vendors" (September 8, 1998)
  • Oracle Corp., "Oracle Corporation Forms Strategic Alliances with Top Four Linux Vendors" (September 8, 1998)
  • Oracle Corp., "Oracle Corporation Expands Commitment to Linux" (September 8, 1998)
  • Red Hat Software, "Red Hat Software: About Us" (n.d.)
  • VA Research, "VA Research: About Us" (n.d.)
  • SuSE, "SuSE: About Us" (n.d.)
  • Pacific HiTech, "Pacific HiTech: About Us" (n.d.)
  • Linux Online, "Linux: History" (n.d.)

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