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How would they get the software legally?

Oracle would probably sue them for piracy or something. If you bought it, they would probably say you violated the agreement and no longer have a valid license.

Not saying it's right, but since it's commercial software, they can probably play some tricks. It's one of among many reasons to use commerical software where possible.

>>chubot+(OP)
Did you mean "reasons not to use..."?

>>chubot+(OP)
docker pull sath89/oracle-12c?

In sane countries licenses don't have magic powers. I'm allowed to publish a benchmark no matter what Oracle things.

>>chubot+(OP)
You can legally get Oracle DB completely free, for "development":

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/downloads/index.ht...

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/licenses/standard-license-...

Of course there's the anti-benchmarking clause, but other than that, they offer the downloads free (as in beer).

>>paulry+H
Oops yes! Unfortunately HN expires the ability to edit the comment after awhile.

>>nawitu+p1
Now I am intrigued. Do you have a benchmark you could share?

>>jimnot+xp
probably not. it is still a lot of work.

>>userbi+l5
But you have to register.

If you publish the benchmark, Oracle will sue you for obtaining the software illegitimately or sue you for not conforming to the license.