Re: Is the use of VARCHAR(256) as Primary Keys preferred in Oracle?

Galen Boyer <galenboyer_at_hotpop.com> wrote:
> On 25 Nov 2002, ctcgag_at_hotmail.com wrote:
> > "Niall Litchfield" <niall.litchfield_at_dial.pipex.com> wrote:
> >> > As a side note, SSN's are intended to be unique but are not
> >> > for a variety of reasons.
> >>
> >> A marvellous example of the problems of 'natural keys'.
> >
> > How so?
>
> Did you read the thread?

Yes. It didn't answer my question.

Xho

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