Oracle OpenWorld 2010 kicks off: photos

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Outside the Oracle event. It will be running from 21 to 24 September in San Francisco, USA.

Published: September 21, 2010 -- 05:48 GMT (22:48 PDT)
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Oracle spared no expense when it came to security, with Iron Man keeping tabs on the event.

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You should have seen the other guy.

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Larry Ellison, Oracle's chief.

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Revellers exit the keynote presentations.

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Making some last-minute adjustments.

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The future of Java is ... BMX?

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Oracle brings the bling with the America's Cup trophy.

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HP executive vice president David Donatelli and .NET developer John Paul Cook give a keynote presentation.

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Oracle knows how to get the party started with a Polka band.

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Executive vice president of the HP Enterprise Business Ann Livermore delivers her keynote address to the Oracle audience.

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People watching ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd on the outdoor screens.

Stay tuned for more photos and updates from Oracle OpenWorld.

Published: September 21, 2010 -- 05:48 GMT (22:48 PDT)
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ZDNet Australia recently attended Oracle OpenWorld 2010. Here are a few highlights from the opening day, which included Iron Man suits, Polka Bands and BMX bikes.