McNealy to IBM: "Go Open Source with DB2 and Then You Can Tell Me What To Do with My Assets"

"We've been around the block many times on open interfaces, open systems implementation, compatibility. Nobody has more experience on community development....[To IBM] Go open source with DB2 and then you can tell me what to do with my assets."

Scott McNealy, speaking at FOSE 2004 conference, March 24, 2004

Sun: "Java technology is the juice for game developers"

"Java technology is the juice for game developers to take their exploits to the next level - blazing graphics and phenomenal effects mean more challenging and exciting games. It means faster time to market, cross-platform portability, fewer bugs to contend with, and the promise to leap into networked games built for Java-technology enabled devices of all sizes."

Chris Melissinos, chief gaming officer for Sun Microsystems, March 22, 2004

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