Re: Why no patches available from Oracle's ftp/www server ?

gordonh_at_acslink.net.au (Gordon E. Hooker) writes:

>I take it you have not been in the industry for very long?

No. I am fairly new to Oracle. I have been using much smaller databases like mSQL, Paradox for a couple of years and thats about it.

>If you take out maintenance when you purchase (you did purchase it didn't you?)

No. I am trying out the trial version and having difficulty getting past the installation phase, not because of my lack of knowledge but because of some well known bugs in this software.

>a complex suite of software such as Oracle Server, upgrades, patches, new
>versions etc are sent to you on request.

As much as well all hate Microsoft, at least they make, upgrades/fixes/patches to almost all their products available on their ftp and www site. I know this from experience as I have downloaded several service updates on NT and Windows 95.

Atif Khan
aak2_at_ra.msstate.edu Received on Wed Oct 02 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST