Oracle’s long-awaited 12c database is now available for download, according to the company’s official website. Download links for the product were available on the site as of late Tuesday.

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Sun still includes other database software, including the open-source Derby, MySQL and PostgreSQL packages. "There's lots of choice," McNealy said. And Oracle still has many other server partners.

Database Software: According to our estimates, Oracle reported approximately $14.26 billion in revenues from its database division, representing nearly 49% of total software revenues in FY14.

About a year and a half ago, Oracle introduced Oracle 10g Standard Edition One, a version aimed at mid-size companies where Microsoft has many customers. That database is limited to two processors ...

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