“Seriously, there is no reason why the command line should be required to configure Oracle just like there is no reason why the command line should be required to configure Linux. It is an indication of a company and people who are trying to raise the barrier to entry in order to hold on to revenue streams from support and training.”
You’re so right. I mean, all those wonderful GUI tools for Linux administration out there that Linux Inc. won’t let you use.
Oh wait. That’s right. There’s no single company deciding what you can and can’t use.
Okay, maybe it’s the fact that the people who *could* write tools for Linux system administration *already know* how to administer Linux systems, so they don’t need GUI tools. Yeah, that sounds a bit more likely.
Maybe with Oracle you have point. I’m sure they balance the lost support revenue from better tools against the lost sales revenue from more people wanting to buy their product because of the tools.
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