Re: Oracle on linux wich one?

Joerg Lanzinger wrote:
>
> > Every version of Oracle for Linux has _some_ errors (or problems),
> > if you want error free install look for another DB engine.
>
> This is what I call a strange answer.
> If you want to test Oracle, go for the 8i version (available via
> technet.oracle.com, or by ftpSearching for 815ship.tgz). I already did several
> installations and meanwhile all work fine.
> IMHO, Oracle8i has not more errors than Adabas, SyBase, Informix, PostGres or
> any other large (R)DBMS ported to linux.
>
> HTH
> Joerg

You used to be able to order a CD that had it. I've looked. I was only able to find it via a $200 subscription (or something like that). Does Oracle still offer the developer promotion on CD for Linux for the cost of media and shipping?

Thanks,

        Greg Received on Tue Nov 09 1999 - 12:46:25 CST