Jim,
>>All
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>>This is worth a read- especially the last paragraph.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/53/21003.html>>
>>It comes from the leader of the SQL Server Team.
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>>Regards
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>>JR
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>WOW! Seems to have been a well kept secret until now. I'll have to keep an eye out for this in reality.
I think that Microsoft has come to the conclusion that data applications are their next big source of revenue. Oracle makes a bunch, not only by selling software & licenses but through their consulting as well. I think MSFT sees this as a strategic gap in their infrastructure.
Best,
DD
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