Re: How to start using Oracle 8.0.5

Nuno Paquete wrote:

> Hi group.
> I've installed Oracle 8.0.5 and everything worked well during the
> installation.
> The problem now is when i try to start any service, for example "Enterpride
> Manager", a window pops up asking for username, password and a service
> name.
> I don't know what to put inside "service", and if I leave it empty, an error
> message apears, telling that the service is unknown.
> I'm putting the standard username and password (I think it is): scott (user)
> and tiger (pass)
> Do I have to create a new user account? How can I do it?
>
> I wondering if someone can help me.
>
> Regards,
> Nuno Paquete.

Take it off your machine it is paleolithic. At a minimum install 8.1.7.4, possibly 9.2.0.4 or 9.2.0.5 and preferably 10g.

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