John Dowd, Edward Pleszewicz, Zen Trader:
John> What is the surprise the client is always free.
Last I checked, Windows NT Server goes at $800 for the first 5 client licenses and $40 for each additional client thereafter. There are similar client charges for SQL server. If Oracle8 server comes with free OS, that's a good price advantage over SQL Server, and for a better product..
Edward> I think were overbought right now...
Actually we are in agreement. I said there should be more upside before the earnings in March. Didn't say there wouldn't be profit taking in the short term.
Zen> good news, stock at $23+. Bad news, stock at $17+..
I think it's typical for tech stocks. If you think ORCL is bad, take a look at the 5 years chart for NSCP, COMS, SUNW, just to name a few. ORCL has been climbing very steadily since the big crash in early 90s.. until recently. I think there's a lot more short term interest in ORCL nowadays.
Regards, Kev |