Oracle emails released to embarrass

Oracle Business software maker PeopleSoft has released Oracle emails that provide another insight into the behind-the-scenes sniping that has spiced the US$7.5 billion ($12.7 billion) hostile takeover battle between the two rivals.

The internal discourse captures Oracle executives thumping their chests as they take potshots at PeopleSoft.

PeopleSoft is trying to depict Oracle as a rich bully muscling in on a rival's turf at the expense of customers.

The US$19.50-per-share takeover offer is on hold until the Justice Department assesses how the combination would affect the market for business applications software.