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Sun Microsystems was an American technology company that created Java, Solaris, SPARC, and other innovations. It was founded in 1982 and acquired by Oracle in 2010 after facing financial difficulties and competition.
Apr 20, 2009 · Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ: ORCL) and Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: JAVA) announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Oracle will acquire Sun common stock for $9.50 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.4 billion, or $5.6 billion net of Sun’s cash and debt.
Learn about the history, controversies, and consequences of Oracle's purchase of Sun Microsystems in 2010. Find out how the deal affected Sun's products, employees, and competitors, such as MySQL and Java.
Sep 19, 2024 · Sun Microsystems, former American manufacturer of computer workstations, servers, and software. In 2010 the company was purchased by Oracle Corporation, a leading provider of database management systems.
Oct 13, 2019 · A reunion of over 1,000 former Sun employees celebrated the legacy of the Silicon Valley legend that pioneered SPARC, Solaris, Java, and more. The event also featured talks and panels on innovation, diversity, and education by Sun alumni and guests.
Apr 20, 2009 · Oracle acquired Sun Microsystems for $5.6 billion in 2009, gaining Java, Solaris and hardware businesses. The deal transformed the IT industry and the data center market, but also faced challenges and controversies.
May 30, 2014 · A reunion of 700 former Sun Microsystems employees reveals the wild and brilliant history of the company that pioneered workstations and network computing. Hear from co-founders, journalists, and insiders about Sun's origins, challenges, and legacy.
