Re: Why "metastink" {or "fetidstink" !} ??

one thing is now since oracle has started using its own software they might realize our problems better ;-)

babu
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> Lately, it seems that the "Unbreakable" portions of Oracle9i have broken.
> We have encountered numerous problems with Oracle's web site, both OTN and
> any generic Oracle information. I did find out that Oracle upgraded to a
> new version of the Portal Software, causing much of their content to
either
> disappear or become inaccessible.
>
> It is unfortunate, but something we as users must live with until Oracle
> recognizes that changes to their software and their web site affect more
> than just employees.
>
> Thank You
>
> Stephen P. Karniotis
> Technical Alliance Manager
> Compuware Corporation
> Direct: (248) 865-4350
> Mobile: (248) 408-2918
> Email: Stephen.Karniotis_at_Compuware.com
> Web: www.compuware.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:hemantchitale_at_charteredsemi.com]
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 9:50 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: Why "metastink" {or "fetidstink" !} ??
>
>
>
> Why do a large number of postings refer to "MetaLink" as "MetaStink" (or
> "fetidstink") ?
> The only problem I have with MetaLink is that patch downloads fail mid-way
> [yes, this is
> a "stink" problem particularly when I have downtime on the server but
don't
> have a patch ready !].
>
> Let's be gracious and use the proper name "MetaLink".
>
> [yeah, Larry could be "God Larry" or "King Larry"].
>
> Comments / brickbats [/boquets] anyone ?
>
> Hemant K Chitale
> Principal DBA
> Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd
>
>
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