I am not suprised...
Let me think.... PostgreSQL is Free and GPL.
I can download myself, install it myself, and it is mostly auto tuning.
(Oh, I remember, SuSE installs it automatically during install!)
Or, I can spend $9,000 a year for GreatBridge to do the same...
mmmm... Yup, that's a tuffie, alright. :)

I don't know what their business model was, but going against GPL software is not too bright unless you have an OS monopoly and a large warchest to support lizard lawyers sending out tons of 'ceast and desist' orders based on the weakest or even non-existing infringements.

RMS made it clear that the GPL was to prevent exploitation of free and community software by commercial interests. It works.
JLK


>http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2001/0907greatbridge.html
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>Sad to see a Postgresql database company not make it. but it might have something to do with the Red Hat, starting to make some inroads. (but I doubt it) too soon for that to have any real effect.
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>These are going to contine to be tough times for GPL companies and atleast I am seeing a move away from anything free anymore.
>Here is just a few of the no longer free soltuions...
>DialPad
>Netwhistle
>DriveX
>innoculate Personal Editon.
>PkWare- PkZip.
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>Sure this doesnt so much have to do with Linux. But in general, Linux being the largest of all GPL'd apps .... It does effect things.
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>Hopefully with the money and power that IBM is putting in the direction of Linux... we wont see too many more of these stories about another GPL company not cutting it...
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>We need more companies like GreatBridge. not less.
>
>Bob Lee