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Oracle also does this. Connecting to their database requires (required?) you to send a poem which is copyrighted by Oracle[1]. This would, in theory, let Oracle
by miki123211 3y ago
Oracle also does this. Connecting to their database requires (required?) you to send a poem which is copyrighted by Oracle[1]. This would, in theory, let Oracle shut any unauthorized db driver down at will.
https://dacut.blogspot.com/2008/03/oracle-poetry.html https://dacut.blogspot.com/2008/03/oracle-poetry.html
- ChrisSD 3y agoI wonder if that legal theory has ever been tested? I admit I'm sceptical that it would hold up in court.
- lloeki 3y agoI think Our hard work by these words guarded please don't steal (c) Apple Computer Inc might have been tested in the Psystar case. (I personally also find it quite pleasing, esp. compared to the Oracle soup which in my mind fails to resonate as a poem)
- jdiff 3y agoIt shouldn't. I believe clauses in place to support interoperability of software would cover it.
- FFP999 3y ago[dead]
- Tijdreiziger 3y agoIt's not even a particularly inspiring poem!
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