Re: Linux/FreeBSD Install Ques..

> I want to learn Oracle 8i (and Oracle iAS) and also use them for a side
> Internet project I am working on.
>
> I currenly have a spare box with an AMD K6-2/266 w/ 96MB RAM that I
> want to install the Oracle 8i/iAS trial pack on. This will be just
> initial development and learning (try it on FreeBSD and Linux to see
> which I prefer - and if I can even get it running on FreeBSD).
>
> Speed is not essential as long as it's not dog-slow (win95 w/ 16MB).
> Can I get away with the K6-2/266 with 96MB RAM? I am building a new
> Dev box (P3600/256MB) in a few months but would like to hold off and
> use this for now.
>

You need at least 128RAM to install 8i (recommended 256)

>
> Also do the Oracle CD Packs (For the trial liscense) include Oracle
> iAS? At this point I dont mind reinstalling them a few times every 30
> days if necessary(it'll give me experience in backups and restore!).
>

Almost all the servers could be downloaded for free for developing from http://technet.oracle.com

>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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Received on Mon Aug 28 2000 - 18:14:51 CDT