Re: Okay where do I start?

Paul Schmidt wrote:

> On Wed, 20 Jun 2001 09:48:29 -0700, "Daniel A. Morgan"
> <Daniel.Morgan_at_attws.com> wrote:
>
> >Paul Schmidt wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 15:22:40 -0700, "Daniel A. Morgan"
> >> <Daniel.Morgan_at_attws.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> ><answers interspersed below>
> >> >
> >> >Paul Schmidt wrote:
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> Dear NG:
> >> >>
> >> >> One of my clients decided he wants to use Oracle, since I am not an
> >> >> Oracle expert, I have some questions.
> >> >>
> >> >> 1) My server runs Redhat 6.1 (Cartman), yeah I know that's old, so is
> >> >> the machine it runs on. My client runs NetWare 4.11 so can I
> >> >> reasonably expect that an application developed (using the Windows
> >> >> Client) using a Linux server, will run on a NetWare server, without
> >> >> causing problems.
> >> >
> >> >Yes. But as you are not an "Oracle expert" I seriously question whether
> >> >you will be able to deliver something without getting a mentor.
> >>
> >> I am responsible for the application, and tables, I am not about to
> >> become an instant Oracle expert. I will though keep this in mind,
> >> that Oracle needs a lot more care then some of it's competitors, the
> >> relationship I have with the client is such that they can hire their
> >> own Oracle expert.
> >>
> >> >> 2) I live in Canada,.does anyone know where I can get a CD copy of
> >> >> the downloadable version, without downloading it, don't recommend the
> >> >> Oracle Store, it doesn't work from outside the US, and I don't have a
> >> >> T1 available to download it.
> >> >
> >> >Phone Oracle or buy one of the books that has a copy included in the
> >> >jacket. Or go to eBay and get one there.
> >>
> >> Can you recommend such a book? I phoned Oracle, the guy said the only
> >> option was to download it, you would think a company as big as Oracle
> >> could punch a demo CD, and then send some of those to offices in far
> >> flung places like Canada, but they don't, even though almost all
> >> ofther vendors do.
> >>
> >> Paul
> >
> >You talked to an idiot. On Oracle's web site you can download the database
> >and other products for free. You can also purchase a pack of CDs for
> >evauation for about $40.00. I don't have a specific book name here but I know
> >I have seen them at the local bookstore while evaluating books for my
> >students.
> >
>
> Are you callng the guy at Oracle an idiot, or yours truly? Yes I know
> you can download it, which takes about 3 days and abouit $75 in
> internet time, barring circumstances like the connection dropping as
> soon as you turn your back. The Oracle store is for US residents
> only, they don't have a Canadian one, although they are supposed to
> have it in place real soon now (someone else at Oracle said the
> Canadian store was supposed to be in place real soon now, in January
> of 1999, so I don't really know if this means anything). I guess I
> need to trudge on down to the wbb and see what's there....
>
> Paul

The guy at Oracle. If you can't use the Oracle store outside of the U.S., how would I know being in the U.S., find a U.S. resident to purchase it for you. Do you have any friends or relatives in the States?

Daniel A. Morgan Received on Wed Jun 20 2001 - 15:47:59 CDT