They tried this before (Score 1)

It was called Raw Iron, and was introduced in 1998. It went over like a lead balloon. People said they wanted an appliance, but they also wanted to tinker with the OS. Just search Google: "raw iron" oracle and you'll see what I mean. And for further proof: http://asktom.oracle.com/pls/ask/f?p=4950:8:148128 41480014660872::NO::F4950_P8_DISPLAYID,F4950_P8_CR ITERIA:7931107631402