In this news report, software giant Oracle will purchase Sun Microsystems for $US 7.4 billion. Some interesting synergy here with both huge supporters of open source
software and Oracle similarly committed to Linux and other open platforms. All up, it is good news for Java, Solaris and even OpenOffice.<br> <a href="http://tr.im/jebX">http://tr.im/jebX</a><br clear="all"><br>Last year I was very fortunate to visit Oracle HQ as part of the ACCE2008 study tour of San Francisco and was pleasantly surprised by how seriously they take their philanthropic mission to serve students. (thank you to VITTA and my school for cosponsoring my visit). <br>
<br>Good luck to the 2009 team that is probably now assembling their thoughts and making lists of things to do. I am going to be quite envious of your travels :-)<br><br>Regards Roland<br><br>-- <br>Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College<br>
<a href="http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au">http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au</a><br><br>"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has." --Margaret Mead<br>