A Cose Look at Taban: the JSON REST Database for OSGi

java1 The concept behind Taban is that the web Application will use HTTP protocol like GET, PUT, DELETE methods to perform CRUD (Create , Read , Update and Delete) operation by using JSON as a Data Exchange Format. By default, the data in JSON gets stored in a db4o object database.  Conversely, it can convert JSON into real object and saves them to db4o database. Taban is supposed to be implemented as a component of OSGi bundles.

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EU extends antitrust review of Oracle’s Sun takeover until Jan 27

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European regulators object to Sun-Oracle deal; Oracle to fight “profound misunderstanding”

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Top 10 PostgreSQL Performance Optimization Tips

postgresqlPostgreSQL performance optimization is a widely discussed issue on the most forums. Although PostgreSQL is shipped with a solid default configuration aimed to fit most setups, it requires fair amount of performance optimization to offer the best. There are basically two major aspects of PostgreSQL database performance optimization. This involves enhancing the use of the hardware and configuration setting, and optimizing the performance queries sent to database. Well, it's not possible for the PostgreSQL developers to tune the default configuration for everyone. We prepared a list of top 10 PostgreSQL performance optimization tips that combines both the above aspects. Full article (947 words) »

Oracle shares slip after fiscal 1st-quarter revenue falls, missing analyst estimates

Oracle shares slip after 1Q revenue disappoints

SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Oracle Corp. slipped in premarket activity Thursday after the information technology company reported sales fell below analyst expectations in the latest quarter, showing that businesses are still reluctant to buy new software.

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Oracle profit rises 4 pct sales drop 5 pct as businesses stay tightfisted; shares fall

Oracle net rises 4 pct but sales drop, stock slips

SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp.'s profit rose 4 percent in the latest quarter, matching Wall Street's forecasts, despite a drop in sales that revealed businesses are still being tightfisted about buying new software.

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Oracle, Sun link up for new database machine; in doing so, Oracle snubs HP

Oracle, Sun link up for new product; HP snubbed

SAN FRANCISCO — With the fate of its proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. uncertain amid antitrust scrutiny, Oracle Corp. is moving ahead with a new product incorporating both companies' technology, and snubbing Hewlett-Packard Co. in the process.

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EU opens probe of Oracle-Sun deal, ending hopes for $7.4 billion deal to get done this summer

EU delays Oracle-Sun deal, probing database market

SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. figured its $7.4 billion buyout for Sun Microsystems Inc. could skate through antitrust scrutiny, folding Sun into a technology powerhouse when Sun badly needs the lifeline. Both companies will have to wait.

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Summary Box: EU applies brakes to Oracle-Sun deal on questions about database market

Summary Box: EU applies brakes to Oracle-Sun deal

SLOW DOWN: European Union regulators are launching a formal antitrust investigation into Oracle Corp.'s proposed $7.4 billion takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc. Oracle expected to complete the acquisition this summer, but European regulators now have until Jan. 19 to decide whether to clear or block the deal. The U.S. Department of Justice has already approved it.

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EU opens probe of Oracle-Sun deal, says it wants to ensure buyer choice in database software

EU probes Oracle-Sun deal, cites open-source issue

SAN FRANCISCO — Oracle Corp. figured its $7.4 billion buyout for Sun Microsystems Inc. could skate through antitrust scrutiny, folding Sun into a technology powerhouse when Sun badly needs the lifeline. Both companies will have to wait.

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