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Re: Patches !!!!

From: J Alex <jalexanderssd_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:44:51 GMT
Message-ID: <DYtb9.22264$bc.276031@twister.tampabay.rr.com>

"Terry Dykstra" <dontreply_tddykstra_at_forestoil.ca> wrote in message news:Lscb9.9850$xc2.1070284_at_news0.telusplanet.net...
> Uh, patches that break your system perhaps? Yes, I've had a few Solaris
> patches that caused us tons of grief.
> Patching for patching sake is not wise.
>

Likewise with Windows. Unless there's a specific reason to upgrade, IMO it is best to stick with the version that the initial testing was done with. I don't know if they still say it, but Oracle Support used to recommend *not* applying a patch unless directed to by Support. Received on Thu Aug 29 2002 - 13:44:51 CDT

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