HTML DB began life in February 2004 when version 1.5 debuted. Apex 2.2 marks the fourth release of the software, Hichwa said. He was deeply involved in the design of both Web DB and Apex.

Both relational database systems have played a crucial role in the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack for web applications, which is used by some of the world's most popular websites.

Historically, Berkeley DB — which Oracle acquired from Sleepycat Software — has used an OSI-approved strong copyleft license with an effect very similar to the GPL.

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Oracle says it has begun beta testing a free, although limited, version of its 10g database designed for developers and students. Dubbed the Oracle Database 10g Express Edition (Oracle Database XE ...