Re: So what if 8i is outta support ?

From: David Sharples <x_at_x.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2004 00:15:04 GMT
Message-ID: <cuCed.146204$BI5.137943@fe2.news.blueyonder.co.uk>

"DA Morgan" <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message news:1098563500.920932_at_yasure...
> Robert wrote:
>
>> 8i is outta support 12-31-2004, correct ?
>>
>> Is it such a "big deal" or horror to be running 8i after that date ?
>
> Only if in 5 years you expect to be fully qualified to flip burgers
> for a living.
>
> Last week I was interviewing PL/SQL developers. No one whose experience
> was 8i (and not 9i) was even considered. Next week I begin interviewing
> DBA candidates. Those whose primary experience is 8i won't get past
> having their resumes tossed into the recycling.
> --
> Daniel A. Morgan
> University of Washington
> damorgan_at_x.washington.edu
> (replace 'x' with 'u' to respond)

features can be learned. I would much rather employ someone who has the capacity to learn who knows basic concepts well. By tossing away candidates just because their current employer doesn't use 9i or you are possibly missing out on some excellent people

but thats just my opinion Received on Sat Oct 23 2004 - 19:15:04 CDT