Re: Forms 6i vs 9i

Anna C. Dent wrote:

> Ketil Holden wrote:
>
>> Hi.
>> We're considering upgrading from 8i & 6i to 9i.
>> What in your opinion or experinence are the most significant
>> improvements?
>> -New killer features?
>> -Upgrade problems with the forms themselves (this is a
>> web-form-app-whatever)
>> - Is the new Forms Builder more or less stable, any new great features
>> here?
>> NB! I've read the new features document.
>
>
> Be warned that 9iAS R2 Reports Server is a VERY, VERY, VERY buggy
> piece of software. I'm still finding new (never been reported before)
> BUGS at
> the rate of about 1 every two weeks in 9iAS R2 Reports Server. From my
> perspective it appears that many "features" were never tested (at least
> on Solaris).
>
> In general 9iAS R2 is a monster to configure into a functioning
> production environment.
>
You'll be happy to know that v10 is a huge improvement. Not only that it can be installed without the need for a full scale research project.

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