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hypothetical question:select count(*) hung?

From: David Spaisman <david.spaisman_at_compaq.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 12:39:51 -0400
Message-ID: <7n4t6m$7le$1@mailint03.im.hou.compaq.com> 





Someone recently proposed a hypothetical question to me about the following
situation and I thought it was interesting.



If there is an empty table in a database and a select count(*) is tried
aganst an empty table.


The connection hangs and no reply is returned. What could be the cause?



Any infomration on how to resolve such a situation would be greatly
appreciated.



Thanks.



David Spaisman


Received on Wed Jul 21 1999 - 11:39:51 CDT












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