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IBM donates database to open source
Big Blue will give the more than 500,000 lines of code for its Java-based Cloudscape database software to the nonprofit Apache Foundation. The move marks one of the largest donations of its kind to the open-source initiative and is IBM's first full commercial product granted to open source.
The software, which will be called "Derby" by the open-source project, is targeted for use in applications like small Web sites, point-of-sale systems and small departmental applications.
"By open-sourcing Derby, we hope to accelerate the development of Java-based applications and to drive innovation around Linux and Java communities," said Janet Perna, general manager of IBM's data management operations.
The company added that it hoped the move would accelerate innovation surrounding Java applications, and in turn, create new business opportunities.
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