MySQL™: The World’s Most Popular Open Source Database 80 Potential Counter-Actions by Big Three • Microsoft – may give away SQL Server free of charge with Windows (but anti-trust considerations may prevent that) – may bundle SQL Server with technology stack – may port SQL Server to Linux – may attack with patents • Oracle – may give away some version free of charge? – may block sales channels (ISVs, SIs) – may attack with patents – may attack in MySQL’s home markets (embedded, web) • IBM – may acquire Red Hat and/or SuSE to attempt to block access to Linux – may give away DB2 free of charge? – may bundle DB2 inside technology stack – may attack in MySQL’s home markets (embedded, web) Copyright 2003 MySQL AB