Re: U successfully installed / run Oracle 8, Personal Edition onto Windows XP Pro ?

jcd wrote:

> Has anyone successfully installed and run Oracle 8, Personal Edition onto
> Windows XP Pro ?
> I have an old CD with 8 (not 8i) but it doesn't install. I found a patch on
> the web, but it didn't work either, since it was really for 8i.
>

Recommendation: don't bother trying this combination. It's not certified, Oracle8 is obsolete and not supported, and the internals in Windows (from the NT where O8 worked to WinXP) have changed enough that everyone I've heard about trying this has acknowledged failure.

>
> I've just ordered the 9i Developer CDs from Oracle (OTN), so is it even
> worth me trying to install 8 or should I just wait until the 9i CDs get
> here? (in your opinions)
>

IMO Wait. (You did ask for an opinion <g>)

>
> Do those "trial" CDs expire, or are they unlimited use for learning ?
>

They don't expire, but I suggest you review the included license agreement if you want to be aware of any possible useage and deployment restrictions. Received on Sat Aug 02 2003 - 11:44:14 CDT