Re: 9i CD Pack - Is this demo only?

Ryan Berdeen wrote:

> Does the Oracle 9i Database CD Pack contain demo software only, or can
> the restricted developement license apply?
>
> I use Oracle at work, and wanted to use it at home to learn. The
> license given when downloading 9i Enterprise Edition from OTN seemed
> to be just what i wanted: free, but restricted to developement only.
> However, i'm on a dial-up connection, so downloading 3 cd's worth of
> files is not an option.
>
> I was hoping to order the same software on CD, but on the oracle store
> site (http://oraclestore.oracle.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10391),
> it says "If you do not own existing license(s), then you must purchase
> the associated licenses now or obtain Trial Licenses for a free 30 day
> evaluation period.", wheras in the license for download there is no
> time limit, and certain items may be included for 30-day trial.
>
> Would i be safe buying the cd pack for $39.95 and following the
> restricted use license, or would it expire after 30 days?
>
> Ryan Berdeen

It is the full, unmodified, production version. Oracle, unlike Microsoft, demonstrates trust in its customers.

Daniel Morgan Received on Sun Dec 29 2002 - 23:42:05 CST