Re: Tom Kyte a false idol?

Geomancer wrote:

>Well, I stand corrected.
>

Thank you for saying so.

>Tom Kyte must be am amazing fellow to crank-out such huge volumes of
>high-quality work. Not many folks who can do the work of 10 men.
>

And quite a few women no doubt too.

>Having seen the Oracle marketing hyperbole, I supposed I have a
>preconceived suspicion about Oracle-Corporation-related experts, but
>it appears that Tom Kyte is worthy of adulation.
>

It isn't adulation. It is respect. I wouldn't walk across the street to meet him any more than I expect
he'd walk across the street to meet me. But I do respect him for his intelligence, knowledge, and willingness to help others.

>I guess I'll hop over to Amazon and try a copy.
>
>

It's worth the price. And if you disagree send our copy to me and I'll reimburse you. I'll auction the book off at the local user group's next meeting.

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