Re: Hmmm, it's starting....

joel-garry_at_home.com (Joel Garry) wrote in message news:<91884734.0401201748.e933b54_at_posting.google.com>...
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> If something is hot enough, you don't have to advertise. You make it
> hot, among other ways, through the trade press.

So, beta verification programs and beta submissions is now classified as "hot"?

> > Oracle officially announced 10g beta program when it was almost over.
> > I don't give two hoots what the trade press says, I go for what
> > Oracle says. That simple. And there is nothing to add to that.
>
> Well, a lot can be said against the trade press, but completely
> dismissing them... I have to be with Daniel here.

In the context of beta programs and opening of submissions? Since WHEN is the trade press the official channel to announce that? Gimme a break...

As for completely dismissing them, that's a personal option: been around for too long to trust ANYTHING of technical character that comes out in them. With very few exceptions.

> I think divorcement from marketing might be a good idea, once the
> requirements are known.

Well, not really. Beta program handling is traditionally the province of marketing in IT. Not the results, but the registration and its promotion.

> I kinda wish they would announce when I can get cd's for things that
> are already certified.

I'd settle for a download site where I can get ALL the doco in ONE download. This constant download of "only the pdf you want" from tahiti gives me the jibbies...
Used to be available in one or two CD's, now we have to script it! <unashamedly flaunting my fast cable connection!>

> And is there a release date anywhere for 10g
> database? News and Events on metalink seems to think 9iR2 is hot
> stuff.

Well, it IS hot stuff.... ;)
I love it!

> Some would argue those old versions of Oracle _were_ beta's :-)

Cynic!
(and realistic...)
:D

Cheers
Nuno Souto
wizofoz2k_at_yahoo.com.au.nospam Received on Wed Jan 21 2004 - 01:24:30 CST