Re: Installing Oracle

Ajoy Cherian (tulcoc_at_ccnet.com) wrote:
: Hi,
 

: Is it true that a C compiler is required for installing oracle(for
: linking the oracle kernel) ?
: Platform : SUN OS5.3 solaris 2.3
: Oracle RDBMS :V 7.0.16.4
 

: I got conflitting info from oracle support and some experts who have
: installed oracle on various platforms. Oracle support version is
: that C compiler is not required and the others say it is reqd.
: I am confused. Would appreciate clarification. (In solaris 2.3 the C
: compiler is not bundled with the OS, it is a seperately priced prod)
 

: Thanks
: Ajoy

Hi

In my view C compiler IS required for installing Oracle ( Oracle 7 anyway ).

But it is easy enough to find out by attempting to install Oracle in your environment !!!

Amit

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