[Info-vax] Trial Phase 2 (was Re: HP wins Oracle Itanium case)

[David Froble]

Bill Gunshannon wrote:

> Or, Oracle can price it to reflect the actual cost of maintaining this
> port given the expected (or even real) number of sales.

They've already done something similar, by charging more for an IA-64 
core than a Sparc core.  At least that's my understanding.

> I expect that would bring it to an end fairly quickly.
> 
> I really don't understand how a court can order a private company to
> loose money.  I don't remember the courts ordering Ford to keep making
> Edsels.  And, yes, I know a lot of people who actually like them!!

Because Oracle signed a contract.  When you sign a contract, you're 
expected to deliver on your obligations.

Remember, when a contract is signed, one of the parties (HP) may take 
actions that need the results of the contract, and can be seriously hurt 
if the other party does not follow through.

Then there is your assumption that Oracle will lose (Steven is going to 
jump on your use of "loose") money.  Selling their product is how they 
make money.  I seriously doubt Oracle will lose any money charging huge 
amounts for their overpriced product.