Re: Interesting info about Oracle

TM wrote:
> "Volker Hetzer" <volker.hetzer_at_ieee.org> wrote in message
> news:<bd7dbs$ru3$1_at_dackel.pdb.sbs.de>...
>
>> I've heard that db2 passwords sit unencrypted in the first datafile
>> (unbelievable for me, so you want to check this).
>
> Yes, unbelievable. You've "heard" that from Noons. IMHO you should
> be more selective with your sources, since this is barely more
> accurate than his usual stuff. There is however a tiny grain of truth
> behind his outlandish claim, so I'll clarify...
Thanks alot!
Volker

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