Since our story, Sybase, Informix and IBM have announced that they would sell database software for Linux systems.

FORBES: Follow Through

Unlike the early years, when Oracle clobbered a series of older, entrenched rivals like Cullinet, its competition now comes from aggressive upstarts like Sybase and Gupta as well as a rejuvenated Informix.

FORBES: Larry Ellison

As far as the media is concerned, the main reason Linux is a credible challenge is because it is getting vocal and financial support from major corporations like Intel, IBM, Oracle, Informix, and Corel.

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