Re: Oracle Text - alternatives?

Jeremy wrote:

> Can anyone recommend alternatives to Oracle text (intermedia text) - I
> am sure their are many ways to skin this cat - has anyone ever migrated
> an app from Oracle Text to an altrnative?
>
> Oracle Text is the 'easy option' - built into the database, therefore no
> platform support issues, tied into the SQL language so accessible in
> pl/sql, no additional licensing costs (although IIRC ConText Option with
> 8.0.x was almost the same price as standard edition!).
>

Not that I'd recommend. Though I'd certainly recommend getting out of 8.0.x if you want serious performance and capabilities.

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