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Re: Which Doc to Read - 10g or 9i ?

From: hpuxrac <johnbhurley_at_sbcglobal.net>
Date: 30 Jun 2006 17:27:38 -0700
Message-ID: <1151713658.597087.284900@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>

Bob Jones wrote:
> "hpuxrac" <johnbhurley_at_sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:1151680281.947132.250920_at_i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...
> > Bob Jones wrote:
> >> There is really not that much difference. 10g has automatic this and
> >> automatic that. I would use the 9i manual and never spend any money at
> >> the
> >> bookstores. There is nothing more comprehensive than the manuals.
> >
> > How long exactly have you been working in the oracle area? What is
> > your experience base as an oracle developer? What is your experience
> > base as an oracle dba?
> >
>
> At least 10 years and never had to read anything outside of the manuals. How
> about yourself?

About the same with oracle. Prior to that IMS and DB2.

>
> > Your statement lacks credibility.
> >
>
> That's easy to say. Tell me any book that is more comprehensive than the
> manuals.

All of the books cited already are much more readable than the manuals.  Try Cary Millsap's book or Jonathan Lewis's or Tom Kyte's for starters.

Let me know when you are done with those books. Received on Fri Jun 30 2006 - 19:27:38 CDT

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