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Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Sun for short) was an American technology company that sold computers, computer components, software, and information technology services and created the Java programming language, the Solaris operating system, ZFS, the Network File System (NFS), and SPARC microprocessors.
On April 20, 2009, Sun and Oracle announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Oracle would acquire Sun for $9.50 a share in cash. Net of Sun's cash and debt, this amounted to a $5.6 billion offer from Oracle.
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.
Oct 13, 2019 · A reunion of former Sun employees celebrated the legacy of the Silicon Valley legend that pioneered SPARC, Solaris, Java, and more. Scott McNealy, one of the co-founders, reflected on Sun's impact, innovation, and diversity.
Archrival of Microsoft Corporation, Sun Microsystems, Inc. focuses on network computing rather than desktop mainframes, designing and manufacturing its own software and hardware. A 1980s start-up company, Sun generated in excess of $10 billion in sales during the late 1990s, recording astounding success with its own computer chip, SPARC, and ...
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.
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May 30, 2014 · A reunion of 700 former Sun Microsystems employees in 2014 revealed some of the behind-the-scenes stories of the company's history and culture. Learn how Sun co-founders Andy Bechtolsheim and Vinod Khosla met, how Sun developed the SPARC workstation, and what they think of Oracle's acquisition.
