Dear Mr. Ellison, since you founded Oracle about 30 years ago, one quality that's defined you as much as any other is leadership: in databases, enterprise applications, acquisitions, the America's Cup, and the voicing of strong opinions. The issue that needs your fresh thinking and attention in today's brutal economic climate is the one-size-fits-all, nonnegotiable 22% annual maintenance fee Oracle charges your customers.
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