Mark (ApacheMan) Bixby writes:

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>> We are currently using TurboImage and are considering a change to Oracle.
>
>We just found out from our Oracle sales rep that Oracle won't be running on
>MPE anymore beyond Oracle v7.3 (?).  Does anybody know more about this
>termination of support for MPE by Oracle?  I've already told you all I know,
>and this tidbit probably filtered through at least 2 people before reaching me.
>
>And just to fan the flames of the Future Of The HP3000 debate, what *does* it
>say about the HP3000's future when an industry leader like Oracle drops
>support for it?

This would be somewhat unfortunate if true. Especially for California CC's
who have bet on Oracle for the HP3k.

However, if true, I think this says more about the vendor, than the platform.

What were their comments about HP platform longevity when you bought into
Oracle on the HP3k?

And don't think unix solves your problem with regard to these issues. They
have implementations for specific unix boxes and support specific versions
of the unix implementation on specific h/w platforms. You get hosed the
same if they decide not to continue supporting a specific unix implementation
on a specific version of the unix o/s (for that platform).





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