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From: Kathleen O'Connor <koconnor_at_dbdomain.com>
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:36:10 -0800
Message-ID: <3842B944.AD05638B_at_dbdomain.com>



The Database Domain News Update
Monday, November 29, 1999
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TOP STORIES
Following are abstracts of the top stories -- please visit http://www.dbdomain.com/news.htm for the full text of all of these stories.

---> New to Oracle?
Find out what you need to know on our "Learn Oracle Now and Get a Job" page at http://www.dbdomain.com/newbie.htm.

---> Take Two Oracle8i Certification Beta Exams for Only US$25 Each From November 1 - December 3, 1999, take the first two available beta tests in the Oracle8i DBA track for the discounted price of only US$25 per exam. Find out how.

--> Oracle Debuts Oracle8i Release 2

In a low-key announcement at the Oracle OpenWorld conference in Los Angeles, Oracle announced Release 2 of 8i, without the much-anticipated Internet File Server.

--> Product Delays Take a Toll on Oracle Users
Those of you waiting for the Internet File Server and the Customer Relationship Management suite are going to have to wait a bit longer. Find out just how much longer.

--> Oracle Offers Intelligent Webhouse to Analyze Web Traffic
Oracle announced the newest product offering in its e-business line: Intelligent Webhouse. Intelligent Webhouse provides customers with an environment in which to analyze behavior of Web shoppers and surfers for buying patterns, demographics, preferences, and forecasts.

--> Oracle Forecasts Strong Profits; Stock Price Soars
You didn't buy Oracle stock when it was down to $21 per share? You didn't even buy it when it was $65 per share? According to most analysts, it's still a good buy at 73 and there's still time buy it now, before Oracle announces their second quarter earnings on December 10. Find out why you should.

--> Oracle Site to Give Web Startups a Helping Hand
Oracle has set up what it describes as an "online marketplace" which it says is aimed at helping European Internet entrepreneurs get new businesses up and running, providing them with services such as legal counsel, accountancy, recruitment, and marketing -- all for free.

--> Oracle to Revamp Software Licensing and Pricing Policy
On November 15, we told you about the Oracle employee who accidentally faxed confidentially pricing information to the Wall Street Journal. Well, Oracle has coincidentally announced plans to revamp its software licensing and pricing policy over the next 18 months. Find out how this could affect how you buy Oracle software and services.

--> OracleInstall Can Help You With Trial Products
Have you downloaded Oracle trial software? Do you have questions? Are you having any problems? We tell you exactly where to go to get answers.

--> GET ORACLE BOOKS AT 20-30% OFF OF LIST PRICES
--> SINGLE TRAINING COURSE CD-ROMs NOW AVAILABLE
--> FREE Oracle Software Downloads
--> FREE Download of Oracle8i on NT or Solaris
--> FREE Oracle8i Documentation Online Now
--> FREE Oracle Y2K Information at One Site
--> FREE Oracle7 and Oracle8 Training

Above are abstracts of the top stories -- please visit http://www.dbdomain.com/news.htm for the full text of all of these stories.



UPCOMING ORACLE EVENTS

December 6-7, 1999
Data Warehousing From Concept to Creation Hyatt Phoenix, Arizona
Get the basics on designing, developing, and implementing your data warehouse
http://www.barnettdata.com/dwarehse/
1.810.231.6356

May 7 - 11, 2000
IOUG-A Live! 2000 Conference
Anaheim, California
The premier educational event for Oracle users offers practical education, networking, professional development, and interaction with Oracle employees.
http://www.ioug.org/live2000

June 12 - 15, 2000
ODTUG 2000 Conference
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Keep checking the ODTUG Web site at www.odtug.com for details regarding the ODTUG 2000 Conference, call for papers, and registration information.

(for a complete listing of events, visit http://www.dbdomain.com/events.htm)



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