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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apr 5, 1993 · Sun Microsystems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, selling computers, computer components, computer software, and information technology services.
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 ...
