> On 12/6/2014 12:24 PM, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>> On 06/12/14 17:20, Shelly wrote:
>>> I almost always find that a query does it faster than
>>> multiple queries with intermediate code....
>>
>>> .... and I am using Oracle.
>>
>> 1/. My comments on using intermediate code applied specifically to
>> MySQL, not Oracle. In fact I specifically stated if the query was that
>> immense, buy Oracle.
>
> I did not criticize you. In fact, I thank everyone for their responses.
>>
>>
>> 2/. why are you asking in a MySQL group for an oracle compatible query?
>
> Because when I checked, no Oracle group had active participation whereas
> this one did. Besides it was a SQL question and I thought someone here
> might have some idea. There is overwhelming overlap between the two as
> far as a query is concerned.
>
As you found - there is not nearly as much overlap as you think. Next
time, please don't waste our time on Oracle questions. This is a MySQL
newsgroup. I, for one, wasted a bit of time trying to figure out what
you wanted before giving you an intermediate response. Where do I send
the bill?
