Oracle is finally making it easier for developers to test-drive its industry-leading database software.

Modern in appearance and simplicity, just about anyone can use the surprisingly full-featured Ninox for Mac database app. It also interfaces directly with Ninox's online service.

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) has been in the database business for more than 40 years. Its database software, running on customers' hardware and increasingly in the cloud, is mission-critical for a wide ...