blogs.zdnet.com - 4/17/2009
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IBM's fizzled purchase of Sun Microsystems is showing signs of being on-again, off-again, as reports say Sun is still waving a flag in Big Blue's direction. However, some Apple fans want Cupertino to buyout the enterprise technology maker.
architosh.com - 4/21/2009
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architosh.com —
Oracle buying Sun is probably better for Apple
than IBM buying Sun...seriously! For starters Oracle and Apple...
are good partners, bolstered by a BFF relationship in Ellison and Jobs that goes back decades. Secondly, Sun and Apple have nice supplemental ...
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Commentary: Oracle buys Sun, Good for Apple
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Should Apple buy Sun Microsystems?
MacDailyNews —
... maker." "Apple and Sun have a long history of merger discussions. At various times, the pair were considered perfect fits. But no longer... I see plenty of negatives and few positives," Morgenstern writes. "There really isn’t any pressing business or strategic need for Apple to go through the expense and pain of a buyout," Morgenstern writes. "Where is the technology, business, executive or segment in this list that can’t be bought elsewhere and for less money?" Full article here . [Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader "Judge Bork" for the heads up.] ...
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